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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 43548: Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 43548 in New Bavaria, Ohio, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The white population comprises 88% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 737 as of 2022, with a median income of $61,787.
New Bavaria has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population percentage has decreased from 95% in 2016 to 88% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 1% in 2017 to 7% in 2022. The Black population, previously not recorded or at 0%, emerged at 2% in 2021 and 2022. The Asian population has remained between 0% and 1% throughout the decade.
The median income in New Bavaria has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a downward trend, dropping from $60,122 to $57,155. A significant increase occurred in 2020 and 2021, with the median income reaching $80,659 in 2021. In 2022, it declined to $61,787.
The gradual increase in diversity coincided with the initial period of declining median income (2013-2019). The sharp increase in median income in 2020-2021 occurred alongside more rapid diversification, particularly growth in Hispanic and Black populations. The recent decline in median income in 2022 happened concurrently with continued diversification.
The trend of increasing diversity in New Bavaria aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in rural and suburban areas. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp rise and fall in 2020-2022, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The persistent "Low Diversity" categorization suggests it may be lagging behind national trends towards increased racial diversity, which could be typical for small, rural Midwestern communities.
New Bavaria remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, but shows signs of gradual change. The community appears to be in the early stages of a transition towards greater diversity, with economic fluctuations potentially influencing this demographic evolution. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand the long-term demographic and economic trajectory of this small Ohio community.
