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Demographic Analysis of Belleville, Pennsylvania (17004): Predominantly White Population and Economic Growth
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Belleville, Pennsylvania (zip code 17004) exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity. As of 2022, the community is categorized as "Low Diversity," with a white population of 98%. This racial homogeneity has remained consistent over the past decade, showing minimal change in the community's demographic composition.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Belleville has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently comprised over 98% of the total, with only minor fluctuations. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
The community has seen minimal representation from other racial groups. Black residents have never exceeded 1% of the population, and Hispanic residents have consistently been reported at 0%. The "Two or More Races" category has fluctuated slightly, reaching a maximum of 1% in some years.
Despite the stable racial demographics, Belleville has experienced notable economic changes. The median income has shown an upward trend, rising from $39,017 in 2013 to $51,408 in 2022, representing a 31.8% increase over the decade. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations. It decreased from 5,281 in 2013 to a low of 5,061 in 2015, before gradually increasing to 5,497 in 2022.
Interestingly, the periods of population decline (2013-2015) coincided with slower income growth. As the population began to increase from 2015 onward, median income growth accelerated, suggesting a possible relationship between population growth and economic prosperity in the area.
Belleville's extreme racial homogeneity is uncommon in many parts of the United States, particularly in urban and suburban areas which have typically seen increasing diversity over the past decades. The 31.8% increase in median income over the decade is substantial. The relative stability of the population, with only minor fluctuations, may indicate limited in-migration or out-migration.
Belleville presents a picture of a community with extremely low racial diversity that has remained stable over time, coupled with significant economic growth. This combination of demographic stability and economic improvement may reflect unique local factors that have allowed for economic development without corresponding changes in racial composition.
