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Demographic Transition in Zip Code 12432: Increasing Racial Diversity and Economic Challenges
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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 12432 in Glasco, New York, is categorized as a "White Majority" community with low to moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has 198 residents and a median income of $42,560, lower than previous years. This zip code covers 0.23 square miles, indicating a densely populated small town or neighborhood setting.
Over the past decade, Glasco has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one approaching "Moderate Diversity" status. In 2013, the area was 97% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority" (78%), the community has seen an increase in Hispanic population (12%) and those identifying as two or more races (9%).
This shift indicates a "Transitional Community" pattern, evident in the growth of the Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 14% in 2021, before slightly decreasing to 12% in 2022. The increase in residents identifying as two or more races, from negligible numbers to 9% in 2022, further supports this transitional categorization.
The demographic shifts in Glasco correlate with a decline in median income. From $71,378 in 2013, when the community was least diverse, the median income has decreased to $42,560 in 2022, coinciding with increased diversity. This trend suggests potential economic challenges accompanying the demographic transition.
The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 154 in 2013 to 198 in 2022. This stability in population size, coupled with declining incomes and increasing diversity, might indicate a gradual replacement of higher-income residents with lower-income newcomers, possibly driven by changing housing affordability or employment opportunities in the area.
The trends observed in Glasco reflect patterns seen in many small American communities. The increase in Hispanic population aligns with national demographic shifts. The declining median income in Glasco contrasts with national trends of gradual income growth over the past decade. This local economic downturn might be indicative of broader economic challenges in the region.
The transition towards greater diversity in such a small community is noteworthy. It suggests that even compact, historically homogeneous areas are experiencing the effects of broader demographic changes sweeping across the United States.
Glasco presents an example of demographic and economic transitions occurring in many small American communities. The area's evolution from a low-diversity, higher-income community to a more diverse but economically challenged one highlights the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic factors in small-town America. This transition brings both opportunities for cultural enrichment and challenges in maintaining economic stability.
