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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15338: Low Diversity and White Majority in Mapletown, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15338 in Mapletown, Pennsylvania, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,421 and a median income of $51,439. This rural community has maintained a predominantly white population over the past decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups.
From 2013 to 2022, Mapletown has consistently been categorized as Low Diversity and White Majority. The white population has remained above 95% throughout this period, indicating a stable racial composition. There are subtle signs of a very gradual increase in diversity, with the Hispanic population growing from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, and the population identifying as two or more races increasing from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022, peaking at 3% in 2018-2019. These changes, while minimal, could potentially indicate the beginning of a long-term Transitional Community trend, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in Mapletown has fluctuated over the years. It rose from $45,889 in 2013 to a peak of $58,415 in 2018, and has since experienced some volatility, settling at $51,439 in 2022. This trend suggests a period of economic growth followed by a slight decline or stagnation in recent years. The peak in median income in 2018 coincided with the highest percentage of residents identifying as two or more races (3%). However, given the small population and minimal demographic changes, it is difficult to establish a strong correlation between racial diversity and economic trends in this community.
Population trends show modest growth from 1,533 in 2013 to a peak of 1,739 in 2019, followed by a decline to 1,421 in 2022. This recent population decrease might be linked to broader economic factors or could reflect changing dynamics in rural communities.
The demographic makeup of Mapletown 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 a highly homogeneous population.
The modest economic fluctuations in Mapletown may reflect broader trends affecting rural America, including challenges in maintaining population and economic growth. The recent decline in population and median income could be indicative of issues such as limited job opportunities or younger residents moving to more urban areas.
While Mapletown shows early signs of potentially becoming a Transitional Community, the pace of change is very slow. The community remains characterized by Low Diversity and a strong White Majority. Economic trends suggest a period of growth followed by recent challenges, which may be influencing or influenced by the subtle demographic shifts observed. Future monitoring of these nascent changes in diversity and their potential impact on the local economy and community dynamics will be important.
