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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 10958: White Majority with Increasing Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 10958 in Mechanicstown, New York, is classified as a "White Majority" area with a median income of $109,981 as of 2022. The community exhibits "Low Diversity," with the white population comprising 74% of the total. Evidence suggests a gradual diversification trend over the past decade.
The area has maintained a "White Majority" status from 2013 to 2022. The percentage of white residents decreased from 80% in 2013 to 74% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady diversification trend. Mechanicstown is becoming a "Transitional Community," as evidenced by the growing Hispanic population, which increased from 9% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, and a slight increase in residents identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 2%).
While still categorized as "Low Diversity," the community is progressing towards "Moderate Diversity." The combined percentage of non-white residents has increased from 20% to 26% over the decade.
The median income has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $106,481 in 2016 to $120,563 in 2021. Despite these variations, the overall trend shows a slight increase from $115,384 in 2013 to $109,981 in 2022.
The population grew from 3,359 in 2013 to a peak of 3,726 in 2018, followed by a decline to 3,214 in 2022. This recent decline may be related to broader economic or social factors affecting the area.
The periods of highest income (2013 and 2021) correspond with different diversity levels. In 2013, when the area was less diverse, the median income was high. In 2021, as diversity increased, the income reached its peak, suggesting that increased diversity has not negatively impacted economic prosperity.
The median income in Mechanicstown is significantly higher than the national average, indicating a relatively affluent community.
The gradual increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population, aligns with national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas.
The recent population decline might be part of a broader trend of migration from suburban to urban areas or could be influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on population distribution.
Mechanicstown (10958) is experiencing a slow but steady transition from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more diverse community. This demographic shift has occurred alongside economic fluctuations, with the area maintaining a high median income throughout. The community appears to be in the early stages of a transition that could lead to increased diversity in the coming years, potentially evolving from a "White Majority" to a "Moderate Diversity" classification if current trends continue.
