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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 45742: Persistent Low Diversity and Predominant White Population
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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 45742 in Little Hocking, Ohio, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 97% of the population identifying as white. The current median income is $70,541, and the population is 2,627.
Little Hocking has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. The white population has remained above 97% from 2013 to 2022, with minimal representation from other racial groups. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this time.
There are subtle signs of very slight diversification. A small Black population (1%) appeared from 2016 onwards. A Hispanic population (1%) was present from 2018 to 2020, though this decreased to 0% by 2022. Individuals identifying as two or more races (1-2%) have been consistently present throughout most of the decade. Despite these minor changes, the community has not transitioned out of the "Low Diversity" category, as the white population has remained well above the 75% threshold.
The median income in Little Hocking has shown an overall upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $61,902. It peaked in 2021 at $73,174. There was a slight decrease to $70,541 in 2022. This represents a total increase of about 14% from 2013 to 2022, indicating a general improvement in economic conditions. The relationship between demographic shifts and economic trends is not strongly evident in this case, likely due to the minimal changes in racial composition.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade. The population decreased from 2,871 in 2010 to 2,574 in 2015. It then rebounded to 2,834 in 2021. There was a notable decrease to 2,627 in 2022. These population changes do not seem to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts or income trends, suggesting other factors may be at play in population dynamics.
The persistent lack of diversity in Little Hocking contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The overall increase in median income aligns with broader economic growth trends seen in many parts of the country over the past decade. The fluctuations in population, particularly the recent decrease, may reflect broader trends of population shifts from rural or small-town areas to urban centers.
Little Hocking has remained a predominantly white, low-diversity community over the past decade, with only minimal changes in its racial composition. While the area has seen economic growth in terms of median income, the lack of significant demographic shifts makes it challenging to draw strong correlations between racial changes and economic trends. The community's resistance to diversification stands out against national trends, suggesting local factors that may be preserving its homogeneous character.
