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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 12540: From White Majority to Increasing Racial Diversity
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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 12540 in Freedom Plains, New York, is categorized as a "White Majority" area with a median income of $109,656 as of 2022. The demographic composition has been evolving over the past decade, showing signs of increasing diversity and potentially transitioning towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification.
From 2013 to 2022, Freedom Plains has maintained a "White Majority" status, but with a trend towards increasing diversity. The white population has decreased from 90% in 2013 to 75% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 5% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, suggesting the area is becoming a "Transitional Community." The Black population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2-4% over the decade.
The median income in Freedom Plains has fluctuated but has generally remained high. It peaked at $124,081 in 2018 and was $109,656 in 2022. The period of highest median income (2018-2019) coincides with the acceleration of demographic diversification. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 7,376 in 2013 to 7,761 in 2022.
The trends observed in Freedom Plains align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many affluent suburbs across the United States have experienced similar demographic shifts, particularly with growing Hispanic and Asian populations.
The maintenance of high median incomes alongside increasing diversity is noteworthy and may indicate that the area is attracting diverse, high-skilled professionals. This trend differs from some other regions where increasing diversity has been associated with economic challenges.
The gradual nature of the demographic shift in Freedom Plains suggests a managed integration process, potentially avoiding some of the social tensions that can arise with more rapid demographic changes.
Freedom Plains is undergoing a gradual but significant demographic transition while maintaining its economic prosperity. If current trends continue, it may soon evolve from a "White Majority" area to one of "Moderate Diversity," reflecting broader national patterns of suburban diversification. This transition appears to be occurring without major economic disruptions.
