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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 42461: Predominantly White Population in Uniontown, Kentucky
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 42461 in Uniontown, Kentucky, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 97% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 1,283 and a median income of $54,800, both of which have increased recently.
Over the past decade, Uniontown has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. The black population experienced a slight increase from 2013 to 2021, reaching 7% in 2021, before decreasing to 1% in 2022. Hispanic and Two or More Races categories have shown small but consistent representation since 2017, each typically around 1-2% of the population.
The median income in Uniontown has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a general downward trend, dropping from $54,315 to $39,318. From 2019 to 2022, a recovery and growth period occurred, with median income rising to $54,800 in 2022. The population declined during the period of income decrease and has since rebounded as incomes improved.
Uniontown's racial composition is less diverse than the national average. In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59.3% nationally, compared to 97% in Uniontown. The median household income in the United States was $69,021 in 2022, which is higher than Uniontown's $54,800. The stability of the racial composition in Uniontown contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing diversity over the past decade in many areas of the country.
Uniontown has experienced economic volatility over the past decade, but its demographic composition has remained stable, maintaining its status as a "Low Diversity" community. Recent upward trends in both population and median income suggest a period of economic recovery or growth. Future monitoring may reveal potential impacts on diversity in the coming years.
