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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 44902: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Population
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Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 44902 in Mansfield, Ohio, has transitioned from a "White Majority" community to one of "Moderate Diversity" between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the community has a white plurality (52%), a significant Black population (34%), and a growing multiracial segment (9%). The current median income is $26,615.
The area has undergone a notable demographic shift over the past decade. In 2013, the zip code could be classified as having "Low Diversity" with a white majority (62%). By 2022, the white population had decreased to 52%, maintaining a plurality. The Black population increased from 30% in 2013 to 34% in 2022, while the multiracial population grew from 5% to 9%. The Hispanic population doubled from 2% to 4% over the decade.
The demographic changes have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $23,779 to $26,615, a 12% increase over nine years. This growth was not steady, with significant dips in 2014-2015 before a general upward trend. The years of lowest median income (2014-2016) coincided with the period of rapid demographic change.
The population in zip code 44902 has seen overall growth, from 5,446 in 2013 to 6,162 in 2022, a 13% increase. This growth occurred despite some years of population decline in the middle of the decade.
The trends in this zip code reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The growth in the multiracial population aligns with national trends, as the 2020 U.S. Census showed a significant increase in people identifying as multiracial.
The modest income growth over the decade may not have kept pace with inflation or national averages. The median household income for the United States in 2021 was $70,784, significantly higher than this zip code's $29,096 for the same year.
Zip code 44902 in Mansfield, Ohio, is undergoing a demographic transition towards greater diversity, particularly with growth in Black and multiracial populations. This shift has been accompanied by modest economic growth, though the area still faces economic challenges compared to national averages. The community's evolution from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade reflects broader national trends towards increasing racial and ethnic diversity in many American communities.
