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Demographic Analysis of Harwick, Pennsylvania (15049): Persistent Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Harwick, Pennsylvania (zip code 15049) is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population is 821 with a median income of $49,257. The area has maintained a consistent racial composition over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Harwick has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category with a White Majority. The white population has remained above 95% for the entire period, showing only a slight decrease from 99% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. This minimal shift suggests a very gradual trend towards increased diversity, though the change is not significant enough to alter the community's overall classification.
The introduction of Hispanic residents (2% of the population) in 2019 and Asian residents (1% of the population) in 2021 indicates the beginning of a very slow diversification process. However, these changes are too small to classify Harwick as a Transitional Community or to significantly alter its Low Diversity status.
The median income in Harwick has shown a generally upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $42,241 in 2013 to $49,257 in 2022. This represents a growth of about 16.6% over nine years. This economic growth has occurred alongside the slight increase in diversity, suggesting that the introduction of new racial groups may be correlated with economic development in the area.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 830 and 910 residents over the decade. This stability in population, combined with the gradual increase in median income, suggests a relatively steady economic environment that has seen modest improvements over time.
Harwick's demographic composition is atypical compared to national averages. The United States as a whole has been experiencing increasing diversity, with many areas transitioning to Majority-Minority or High Diversity classifications. Harwick's persistent Low Diversity classification suggests it may be somewhat isolated from broader demographic trends affecting many parts of the country.
The gradual increase in median income aligns with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis.
While Harwick has experienced some minor shifts towards increased diversity and steady economic growth over the past decade, it remains a predominantly white, Low Diversity community. The slow pace of demographic change suggests that significant shifts in the community's racial composition are unlikely in the near future, barring any major external factors or policy changes that could accelerate diversification.
