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Demographic Analysis of Valley View, Pennsylvania (17983): 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
Valley View, Pennsylvania (zip code 17983) is categorized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, 97% of the population identifies as white, with 3% identifying as two or more races. The median income in 2022 was $59,878, below the 2021 figure of $64,963. The population was 840 in 2022. This small community has experienced fluctuations in demographics and economic indicators over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Valley View has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. From 2013 to 2016, the community was 99-100% white. A slight increase in diversity began in 2017, with 4% identifying as two or more races. This minimal diversification has persisted through 2022, with the two-or-more races category fluctuating between 2-7% of the population. Valley View has not transitioned to a different diversity category, maintaining its Low Diversity classification throughout the decade.
The median income in Valley View has shown a general upward trend over the past decade, with fluctuations. From 2013 to 2021, there was an overall increase in median income from $48,245 to $64,963, representing a growth of about 34.7% over eight years. The most significant jump occurred between 2016 and 2017, with median income rising from $54,459 to $61,290. However, there was a decrease in 2022, with median income falling to $59,878.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade. The population decreased from 885 in 2013 to a low of 727 in 2020. There was a rebound in 2022, with the population increasing to 840. The minor increases in racial diversity do not appear to have had a significant impact on economic trends. The community's economic trajectory seems more influenced by broader economic factors than by its minimal demographic shifts.
Valley View's persistent Low Diversity classification contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. The overall increase in median income over the decade aligns with broader economic growth trends seen in many parts of the country, although the recent dip in 2022 may reflect more localized economic challenges or national economic uncertainties. The population fluctuations, particularly the decrease from 2013 to 2020 followed by a rebound, could be indicative of local economic or social factors affecting residency patterns.
While Valley View has experienced some economic growth and minor demographic shifts over the past decade, it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community. The minimal changes in racial composition have not significantly altered the community's demographic categorization or appeared to substantially impact its economic trajectory. The community's experience seems to diverge from broader national trends towards increasing diversity, suggesting that local factors may play a significant role in shaping its demographic and economic landscape.
