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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15315: Predominantly White Population in Bobtown, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15315 in Bobtown, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 94% white, with a total of 109 residents. This area has undergone notable demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Bobtown maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population remained the majority, never falling below 91% during this period. Minor fluctuations in diversity occurred, with the white population decreasing from 92% to 91% between 2013 and 2015, and the two or more races category increasing from 5% to 5%. From 2016 to 2021, the community became more homogeneous, with the white population reaching 98% in some years. In 2022, a slight increase in diversity was observed, with the white population decreasing to 94% and the two or more races category increasing to 4%.
The median income in Bobtown experienced significant fluctuations over the years. From 2013 to 2015, it remained relatively stable at around $57,000. In 2016-2017, there was a slight decrease to approximately $54,000. The median income then increased to a peak of $61,514 in 2019, followed by a sharp decline to $49,064 in 2020. A recovery to $60,253 occurred in 2021, but another sharp decline to $48,822 was observed in 2022.
These economic fluctuations do not appear to strongly correlate with the minor demographic shifts observed. However, the overall trend indicates increasing economic volatility in recent years. The population of Bobtown has shown a general decline from 136 in 2010 to 109 in 2022, with some fluctuations. This decline may contribute to the community's persistent low diversity, suggesting limited in-migration.
Bobtown has remained largely homogeneous while national trends have shown increasing diversity in many areas. This could be attributed to its small size and rural location, which may not attract diverse populations as readily as urban areas. The economic volatility observed, particularly the sharp declines in 2020 and 2022, could be related to broader economic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
Bobtown represents a small, predominantly white community that has experienced minimal demographic change but significant economic volatility over the past decade. Its persistent low diversity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity, highlighting the unique challenges and characteristics of small, rural communities.
