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Demographic Evolution in ZIP Code 12811: Analysis of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 12811 in North Creek, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The area's population is predominantly white (91%), with a small Asian population (7%) and a minor Black presence (2%). The median income in 2022 was $45,216, a decrease from the previous year.
Over the past decade, North Creek has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the majority, never falling below 91% since 2013. However, there are indications of increasing diversity. The Asian population has grown significantly, rising from 0% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Black population, while still small, has increased from no recorded presence in earlier years to 2-3% in recent years. Conversely, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races has decreased from a peak of 4% in 2019-2020 to 0% in 2022.
The median income in North Creek has fluctuated over the past decade. It has ranged from a low of $39,457 in 2013 to a high of $51,494 in 2021, with no clear long-term trend. Despite reaching its peak in 2021, the median income dropped to $45,216 in 2022, a decrease of over $6,000. The population has grown from 627 in 2013 to 922 in 2022, with a notable spike to 1,038 in 2020.
The growth in the Asian population coincides with periods of higher median income, particularly in 2021-2022. This could suggest that incoming Asian residents may be contributing to economic growth in the area. However, the overall population growth hasn't consistently correlated with income increases, indicating that new residents may represent a mix of income levels.
As a small CDP in upstate New York, North Creek's low diversity is not uncommon for rural areas in the region, which tend to be predominantly white. The median income, while fluctuating, remains below the New York state average, which is typical for rural areas compared to urban centers. The gradual increase in Asian and Black populations aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace than in urban areas.
In conclusion, North Creek remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are signs of slow demographic changes, particularly with the growth of the Asian population. These shifts, coupled with the area's economic fluctuations, suggest a community in the early stages of transition. However, the pace of change is gradual, and it may take many more years before North Creek could be categorized differently in terms of diversity. The economic implications of these demographic shifts are not yet clear, given the recent decline in median income despite population growth and increased diversity.
