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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 45828: Persistent White Majority and Economic Trends (2013-2022)
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 45828 in Coldwater, Ohio, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition shows 97% of the population identifying as white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $71,754, reflecting a relatively affluent suburban or rural community.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Coldwater has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." The white population has remained stable at 96-97% throughout the decade, showing no significant shift towards increased diversity. Other racial groups have had minimal representation, with slight fluctuations in Hispanic and Asian populations, but never exceeding 3% combined.
The community does not show signs of transitioning to a more diverse demographic makeup, maintaining its homogeneous racial composition over the years. This stability suggests deeply rooted community dynamics and potentially limited influx of new residents from diverse backgrounds.
The median income in Coldwater has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $68,951 in 2013 to $71,754 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. Notably, there was a significant increase to $76,806 in 2021 before a slight decline in 2022. This general upward trend in median income suggests economic growth and stability within the community.
The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight overall decrease from 6,224 in 2013 to 6,258 in 2022. This minor population change, coupled with the increasing median income, might indicate a mature, established community with limited new development or in-migration.
The persistent lack of racial diversity alongside increasing median income suggests that the economic growth in Coldwater has primarily benefited the existing white majority population. The stability in both racial composition and population size, combined with rising incomes, could indicate a community that is economically prosperous but potentially resistant to demographic change.
Coldwater appears to be an exception to national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. Its unchanging racial composition contrasts with many areas that have experienced growing diversity due to immigration and changing settlement patterns.
The increasing median income in Coldwater aligns with broader trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the lack of accompanying demographic shifts is notable and may reflect broader patterns in rural or small-town Midwest communities that have maintained more homogeneous populations compared to urban areas.
Coldwater represents a stable, economically improving community that has maintained its low-diversity, white-majority status over the past decade. This stability in racial composition, coupled with economic growth, suggests a community that has experienced prosperity without significant demographic change, potentially reflecting broader trends in similar Midwestern small towns.
