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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 44430: Low Diversity and White Majority in Leavittsburg, Ohio
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 44430 in Leavittsburg, Ohio, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 4,516 and a median income of $39,748, which is below the national median. This predominantly white community has experienced minor demographic changes over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Leavittsburg has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has consistently remained above 70%, ranging from 72% in 2015-2016 to 79% in 2020. However, subtle shifts have occurred within this stable framework. The Black population has gradually declined from 17-20% in the early to mid-2010s to 12% by 2022. The Hispanic population, while still small, has grown from 1-2% in the early 2010s to 5% by 2022. The population identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
These changes indicate a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not sufficient to alter the community's "Low Diversity" categorization. The growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations could suggest the early stages of a "Transitional Community," but this transition is occurring at a very gradual pace.
The median income in Leavittsburg has fluctuated over the past decade but has remained relatively stable overall. It ranged from a low of $36,663 in 2020 to a high of $41,098 in 2015. The 2022 median income of $39,748 is slightly higher than the 2013 figure of $37,815, representing a modest increase over the decade. The slight increase in diversity does not appear to correlate strongly with changes in median income, suggesting that economic factors may not be the primary driver of the modest demographic shifts observed.
The population of the area has declined from 5,371 in 2013 to 4,516 in 2022, a decrease of about 16%. This population decline could be influencing both the economic and demographic trends, potentially indicating out-migration from the area.
The demographic trends in Leavittsburg diverge somewhat from national trends. Nationally, there has been a more pronounced increase in diversity over the past decade, with faster growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations. The stability of Leavittsburg's white majority, despite some small shifts, suggests the area is changing more slowly than many parts of the country. The median income in Leavittsburg ($39,748 in 2022) is significantly below the national median income (which was around $70,784 in 2021). This, combined with the population decline, could indicate economic challenges in the area that may be influencing demographic patterns.
In conclusion, Leavittsburg remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," but subtle demographic shifts and economic stagnation suggest a community in slow transition. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, coupled with a decline in the Black population, hint at changing dynamics that may become more pronounced in the coming years if these trends continue.
