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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 45348: Racial Composition and Trends from 2013 to 2022
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 45348 in New Weston, Ohio, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" based on 2022 data. The community is predominantly white (95%), with minimal representation of other racial groups. The median income is $70,414, and the population has decreased to 850 residents in 2022.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, New Weston maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population remained above 95% for most of this period. The white population percentage decreased from 99% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. The black population increased from 0% in 2014 to 4% in 2022. A small two-or-more races population (1% in 2022) emerged. These changes did not alter the community's diversity category.
The median income in New Weston increased from $61,440 in 2013 to $70,414 in 2022, representing a growth of 14.6% over the decade. There were fluctuations, with a peak of $70,294 in 2020, followed by a slight decrease in 2021 before rebounding in 2022. The increase in racial diversity coincided with the growth in median income.
Population trends show a different pattern. The population peaked at 1,068 in 2016 and declined to 850 in 2022, representing a decrease of 20.4% from the 2016 peak. The concurrent trends of increasing median income and decreasing population could indicate outmigration of lower-income residents or economic improvements benefiting remaining residents while the overall community size shrinks.
The trend of increasing racial diversity in New Weston aligns with broader national trends towards more diverse communities. The income growth of 14.6% over a decade is relatively modest compared to national averages. The population decline is contrary to the growth seen in many suburban and small town areas across the U.S., especially in the post-2020 period.
New Weston remains a low-diversity community with a strong white majority, but there are subtle signs of demographic change. These shifts, coupled with modest income growth and population decline, indicate a community in slow transition. Local leaders may need to balance the benefits of economic growth with strategies to attract and retain a diverse population to ensure the long-term vitality of the community.
