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Racial Homogeneity in Zip Code 04981: A Decade of Demographic 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
Zip code 04981 in Bucksport, Maine, exhibits low diversity with a predominant white population. As of 2022, 97% of residents identify as white, classifying this community as "Low Diversity". The median income for 2022 was $65,870, representing an increase from previous years.
From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of white residents in Bucksport has consistently remained above 95%. A minor increase in diversity occurred, primarily in the "two or more races" category, which grew from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. This change has not altered the community's overall diversity classification.
The community has maintained its "Low Diversity" status throughout the observed period. This consistency indicates established demographic patterns and possibly limited influx of residents from diverse backgrounds.
Bucksport's median income has shown an upward trend over the past decade. It increased from $51,943 in 2013 to $65,870 in 2022, a 26.8% rise. This economic growth has occurred alongside stable racial demographics, suggesting that the existing white majority population has primarily benefited from these improvements.
The population has fluctuated, ranging from 2,115 in 2013 to 2,598 in 2021, before reaching 2,488 in 2022. These population changes have not significantly altered the racial composition, indicating that any migration likely involved individuals with similar racial backgrounds to the existing population.
Bucksport's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. While many urban and suburban areas have experienced growing minority populations and transitions towards higher diversity categories, this Maine community has maintained its homogeneous racial composition.
The economic growth in Bucksport aligns with broader national trends of rising incomes in the post-2008 recession era. However, the lack of corresponding demographic shifts suggests that this community may not be experiencing the same level of demographic change often associated with economic growth in more urban or diverse areas.
Bucksport presents a case of economic progress within a stable, low-diversity demographic context. This pattern raises questions about the community's ability to attract or retain a more diverse population, which could have implications for its long-term economic resilience and cultural dynamics. The community's experience underscores the complexity of demographic and economic change, highlighting how some areas may see economic growth without significant shifts in racial composition.
