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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 45359: Predominantly White with Emerging Asian and Multiracial Populations
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 45359 in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, exhibits low diversity as of 2022. The population is predominantly white (89%) with a small Asian population (6%) and individuals identifying as two or more races (4%). The median income for 2022 was $70,627, showing an overall upward trend over the past decade despite a slight decrease from the previous year.
Pleasant Hill has maintained its low diversity status over the past decade, with the white population consistently comprising over 75% of residents. The Asian population has increased from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained stable at 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Pleasant Hill has risen from $67,783 in 2013 to $70,627 in 2022, a 4.2% increase over nine years. The income peaked in 2021 at $75,550 before decreasing in 2022. The income growth appears to correlate with the increasing Asian population, potentially indicating their contribution to the area's economic growth.
Pleasant Hill's persistent low diversity status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The gradual increase in median income aligns with broader economic recovery trends following the 2008 recession, though the growth rate appears modest compared to rapidly growing urban areas. The stability of the community's racial composition, with only slight increases in minority populations, suggests that Pleasant Hill may be less affected by large-scale demographic shifts seen in more urban or economically dynamic regions.
In conclusion, Pleasant Hill remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, with subtle signs of increasing racial diversity and economic growth. These changes may indicate a slow transition towards a more diverse and economically robust community in the future. The pace of change suggests that any significant shift in the community's demographic or economic profile is likely to occur over an extended period, barring any major external factors that could accelerate these trends.
