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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15321: Persistent White Majority with Slight Diversity Increase
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15321 in Cecil-Bishop, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,531 and a median household income of $100,151, indicating an affluent suburban setting.
Throughout the past decade, Cecil-Bishop has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". The white population has remained above 90% throughout the observed period, with minimal representation from other racial groups. From 2013 to 2018, the community was almost entirely white (98-100%). Starting in 2020, there's a slight increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing to 94% by 2022.
The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2020 to 5% in 2022, suggesting a gradual shift towards a more diverse community. While these changes are small, they may indicate the beginning of a transition towards slightly higher diversity in the future, though the area remains firmly in the "Low Diversity" category.
The median household income in Cecil-Bishop has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a steady increase in median income from $73,850 to $82,237. A sharp decline occurred in 2017 and 2018, with income dropping to $61,639 in 2018. Since 2019, there has been a dramatic upward trend, with median income reaching $111,669 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $100,151 in 2022. These economic shifts don't appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic changes observed.
Population trends show a decline from 1,470 in 2010 to a low of 1,221 in 2019, followed by a rebound to 1,531 in 2022. This recent population growth coincides with the period of increasing income and subtle diversification, possibly indicating that the area is becoming more attractive to a slightly wider range of residents.
Cecil-Bishop appears to be lagging behind the national trend of increasing diversity in suburban areas, maintaining a predominantly white population. The recent subtle increases in diversity may align with broader national patterns of suburban diversification, albeit at a much slower pace. The significant income growth in recent years, especially since 2019, outpaces national averages and may reflect a trend of increasing affluence in certain suburban communities.
In conclusion, while Cecil-Bishop remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority", there are early indications of potential demographic shifts. The area's economic prosperity, as evidenced by rising incomes, may be a factor in both maintaining its current demographic composition and potentially attracting a more diverse population in the future. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand if the community is at the beginning of a more significant demographic transition or if these changes represent minor fluctuations in an otherwise stable demographic landscape.
