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Analysis of Zip Code 17876: Racial Composition and Demographic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 17876 in Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 1,503 with a median income of $62,781. From 2013 to 2022, the area maintained its "Low Diversity" status with the white population consistently above 85%. Minor increases in diversity occurred, with the Hispanic population growing from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, and the Asian population reaching 2% in 2022. The category of Two or More Races appeared in the data from 2021.
The median income in the area fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, it declined from $51,057 to $44,329. A recovery period followed from 2017 to 2021, with median income peaking at $74,836 in 2021. In 2022, it decreased to $62,781, still higher than pre-2021 levels. These economic shifts do not show strong correlation with the minor demographic changes observed.
Population trends remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,263 and 1,508 residents over the decade. The recent population increase coincided with the period of highest median income, suggesting a possible link between economic prosperity and population growth.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Shamokin Dam contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The gradual increase in Hispanic population, though small, aligns with broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities across the country. The economic volatility experienced in this zip code, particularly the sharp rise and subsequent fall in median income between 2016 and 2022, may reflect broader economic trends such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shamokin Dam remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community. Subtle demographic shifts and significant economic fluctuations over the past decade suggest a community in slow transition. The economic resilience demonstrated by the overall increase in median income, despite recent setbacks, may provide a foundation for future growth and potentially increased diversity in the coming years.
