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Racial Composition and Diversity in Zip Code 44837: A Decade of Stability
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 44837 in Greenwich, Ohio, has maintained a "Low Diversity" classification from 2013 to 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 95% of the population identifying as such. This racial composition has remained stable over the past decade. The community has a current median income of $57,040 and a population of 4,746, suggesting a relatively small, economically moderate suburban or rural setting.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Greenwich has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 95% for most years, with only slight fluctuations. A minor increase in racial diversity has occurred, primarily driven by growth in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races. These changes, however, have been insufficient to shift the community out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The Hispanic population grew from 1% in 2013 to 2% by 2018, then slightly decreased to 1% by 2022. The population identifying as two or more races has shown a gradual increase from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. Despite these small changes, the community has not transitioned to a different diversity category, as the shifts have been minimal and the white population has remained overwhelmingly dominant.
The median income in Greenwich has shown notable fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, there was a general downward trend, with median income decreasing from $53,165 to $48,513. From 2018 onwards, there has been a significant upward trend, with the median income reaching a peak of $64,960 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $57,040 in 2022.
These economic shifts do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic changes observed. The community's racial composition remained largely stable despite these income fluctuations, suggesting that economic factors may not have been a significant driver of demographic change in this area.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between approximately 4,300 and 4,950 residents. This stability in population, combined with the consistent racial composition, suggests that the community has not experienced significant in-migration or out-migration that might have altered its demographic makeup.
Greenwich's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. Many communities across the country have experienced more significant demographic shifts over the past decade, often moving towards greater diversity.
The economic trends in Greenwich, particularly the upward trajectory in median income since 2018, align with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the income volatility observed, especially the sharp increase in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022, may reflect local economic factors or the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In conclusion, Greenwich has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity, primarily through growth in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races. The economic fluctuations, while significant, have not appeared to drive major demographic changes in the area. This stability in racial composition, despite economic changes, suggests a deeply rooted community structure that may be resistant to rapid demographic shifts.
