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Demographic Composition and Trends in Zip Code 13118: A Study of Racial Diversity and Economic Indicators
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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 13118 in Moravia, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition indicates 86% of the population identifies as white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $67,040.
Over the past decade, Moravia has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained dominant but showed a slight decline from 89% in 2015 to 86% in 2022. The black population increased from 5% in 2015 to 7% in 2022, with a peak of 9% during 2018-2021. The Hispanic population has remained steady at around 3% throughout the decade. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Moravia has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013-2017, it remained relatively stable around $58,000-$59,000. In 2018-2019, there was a slight increase to about $61,000-$64,000. A sharp increase to around $80,000 occurred in 2020-2021, followed by a decrease to $67,040 in 2022, though still higher than pre-2020 levels.
The population of the zip code has been declining from 6,270 in 2013 to 5,509 in 2022, a decrease of about 12%. This decline could be influencing both the economic and demographic makeup of the area.
Moravia appears to be changing at a slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity. The slight increase in diversity, particularly in the black and multiracial populations, aligns with broader national trends but at a more modest scale. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp increase in median income in 2020-2021 followed by a decline, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The declining population in Moravia contrasts with the growth seen in many suburban and exurban areas during the same period.
Moravia remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area. Subtle shifts in demographics and significant economic fluctuations over the past decade suggest a community in slow transition. The interplay between these demographic and economic changes, along with the declining population, may have implications for local policies, community services, and future development strategies in the area.
