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Demographic Transition in Zip Code 12466: 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 12466 in Port Ewen, New York, is classified as a "White Majority" community with emerging diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,500 and a median income of $71,432. The community is predominantly white (68%), but has shown signs of transitioning towards greater diversity over the past decade.
The zip code has experienced a gradual but significant shift in its racial composition from 2013 to 2022. The white population decreased from 85% to 68%, indicating a trend towards increased diversity. While still a "White Majority" area, the community is moving towards "Moderate Diversity." The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 15% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has risen from 5% to 9% during this period.
The Black population has shown volatility, ranging from 1% to 7% over the years, settling at 5% in 2022. This fluctuation may indicate changing migration patterns or data collection inconsistencies.
The median income has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $60,589 in 2013 to $71,432 in 2022, an increase of about 18%. This growth suggests improving economic conditions for residents. Despite the overall upward trend, there have been fluctuations in median income, with a notable dip in 2021 to $63,145 before recovering in 2022. This volatility might reflect broader economic challenges or local economic shifts.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 2,380 and 2,696 residents. This stability suggests that the area has maintained its appeal despite demographic changes.
The trends observed in this zip code align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The growth in Hispanic population and multiracial individuals mirrors national trends of these being among the fastest-growing demographic groups in the United States.
The income growth in this area appears to be keeping pace with or slightly exceeding national averages, suggesting that the community has maintained its economic standing relative to the broader economy. However, the income volatility, particularly the dip in 2021, may reflect the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected communities nationwide.
Zip code 12466 in Port Ewen is undergoing a gradual but significant demographic transition, moving from a highly homogeneous community to one with increasing diversity. This shift is occurring alongside overall economic growth, though with some recent volatility. The area appears to be following broader national trends of increasing diversity and economic resilience, positioning it as a microcosm of larger demographic shifts occurring across the United States.
