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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15116: Low Diversity with 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
Zip code 15116 in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, represents a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, 93% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $86,789. This suburban area has maintained a relatively stable population over the past decade, with modest growth from 14,615 in 2010 to 15,675 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Glenshaw has consistently remained a Low Diversity, White Majority community. There are subtle signs of a Transitional Community emerging. The white population has slightly decreased from 98% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. There has been a gradual increase in the Hispanic population, from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has shown the most significant growth, from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, albeit still within the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Glenshaw has shown overall growth, with some fluctuations. It increased from $83,867 in 2013 to $91,524 in 2021, a 9.1% increase. There was a slight dip to $86,789 in 2022, but this still represents a 3.5% increase from 2013. This economic growth has occurred alongside the subtle demographic shifts, suggesting that the area has maintained its economic stability while slowly becoming more diverse.
The trends observed in Glenshaw align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although at a much slower pace. The area's consistent economic growth and stability may be factors in its slower demographic transition.
The median income in Glenshaw ($86,789 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income ($70,784 in 2021), indicating that this is a relatively affluent suburban area. This economic status may influence the pace of demographic change, as higher housing costs can impact who moves into the area.
Glenshaw remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community, with early indications of a slow transition towards greater diversity. This change is occurring in the context of sustained economic growth, suggesting a gradual evolution of the community's demographic and economic landscape. As this trend continues, it will be important to monitor how these changes impact local community dynamics, housing patterns, and economic opportunities in the coming years.
