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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 43558: Racial Composition and 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 43558 in Swanton, Ohio, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, comprising 89% of the total. The current median income is $66,039, and the population stands at 13,481.
Over the past decade, Swanton has maintained its "Low Diversity" status, but shows signs of gradual transition. The white population has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. Concurrent increases have occurred in other racial categories, notably in the "Two or More Races" category, which rose from 1% to 4%, and the Asian population, which increased from 0% to 1%. The Hispanic population has remained stable at approximately 4-5%.
The median income in Swanton has grown from $62,879 in 2013 to $66,039 in 2022, an increase of about 5% over the decade. This growth has not been consistent, with a peak of $70,609 in 2019 followed by declines in subsequent years. The population has fluctuated, decreasing from 13,433 in 2010 to 12,448 in 2016, before increasing to 13,481 in 2022.
The gradual increase in diversity shows a mild positive correlation with long-term income growth, although recent economic challenges have affected this trend.
The gradual diversification of Swanton aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many American communities, particularly in suburban and rural areas. The income growth has generally kept pace with or slightly exceeded national inflation rates for most of the decade, suggesting a relatively stable economic environment. The recent income declines in 2021 and 2022 likely reflect national economic challenges, including high inflation and economic uncertainty post-pandemic. The community's "Low Diversity" classification is not uncommon for rural or small-town Midwestern communities.
Swanton remains a predominantly white community with relatively low diversity, but shows signs of gradual demographic changes. These shifts, coupled with generally positive economic trends over the decade despite recent challenges, suggest a community in slow transition. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand the long-term demographic and economic trajectory of the area.
