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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15322: Predominantly White Rural Community
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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 15322 in Deemston, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,095 and a median income of $59,331. This rural community has maintained a predominantly white demographic over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
From 2013 to 2022, Deemston has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" categories. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this time, with only minor fluctuations. There has been a slight increase in diversity over the years, but not enough to shift the community into a different category.
The Black population has seen a small decrease from 3% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, while the Hispanic population has shown a slight increase, appearing in the data from 2019 onwards at 2%. The Asian and Two or More Races categories have maintained minimal representation, never exceeding 1% of the population.
The median income in Deemston has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $51,637 in 2013 to $59,331 in 2022, representing a growth of about 15% over the decade. This growth has not been steady, with some fluctuations observed. A significant drop occurred in 2014, with median income falling to $43,699. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $68,157, followed by a decrease in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic changes observed.
Population trends show a general decline from 2,674 in 2013 to 2,095 in 2022, a decrease of about 22%. This population decline has not significantly altered the racial composition of the community.
The demographic stability of Deemston contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban and suburban areas across the United States have seen significant increases in racial diversity over the past decade, this rural Pennsylvania community has maintained its homogeneous racial composition.
The economic growth in median income, despite being modest, is generally in line with national trends of slow but steady income growth over the past decade. However, the population decline in Deemston is notable and may reflect broader trends of rural population loss seen in many parts of the country.
Deemston presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white rural community that has experienced modest economic growth but significant population decline over the past decade. While minor increases in diversity have occurred, they have not been substantial enough to shift the community's overall demographic categorization. The area's resistance to major demographic change, combined with its economic fluctuations and population decline, may present both challenges and opportunities for community development and local policy-making in the coming years.
