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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15347: A Study of Racial Composition in Meadowlands, Pennsylvania
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
The zip code 15347 in Meadowlands, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. Data from 2022 indicates that 99% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $69,444. The community had a population of 327 in 2022, and has experienced fluctuations in both demographics and economic indicators over the past decade.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Meadowlands has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area. From 2013 to 2014, the area had an extremely high white population (98-99%), categorized as "Low Diversity." Between 2015 and 2019, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing to 83-88% and an increase in those identifying as two or more races (10-14%). This shift could be categorized as moving towards "Moderate Diversity," though still maintaining a strong white majority. From 2020 to 2022, the area reverted to its previous "Low Diversity" status, with the white population again reaching 97-99%.
The median income in Meadowlands has shown significant fluctuations over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, median income rose from $67,556 to $88,414. Between 2016 and 2019, income levels remained relatively high, fluctuating between $78,638 and $89,384. From 2020 to 2022, there was a notable decrease, with income dropping to $69,433 in 2020, rebounding to $89,789 in 2021, and then falling again to $69,444 in 2022.
The period of slightly increased diversity (2015-2019) coincided with generally higher median incomes. However, as the community reverted to lower diversity in recent years, incomes have become more volatile and generally lower. The population has also fluctuated, peaking at 395 in 2017 during the period of slightly higher diversity, and then declining to 327 by 2022 as the area returned to lower diversity.
Meadowlands's demographic composition differs significantly from national trends. The United States as a whole has been moving towards greater diversity, with the non-Hispanic white population decreasing to about 60% as of the 2020 census. In contrast, Meadowlands has maintained an overwhelmingly white population. The median household income in Meadowlands ($69,444 in 2022) is higher than the national median ($70,784 in 2021), despite recent volatility. This suggests that while the area remains less diverse than national averages, it has maintained relatively strong economic indicators.
Meadowlands represents a small, predominantly white community that has largely resisted the national trend towards increased diversity. While it experienced a brief period of slightly increased diversity in the mid-2010s, coinciding with higher median incomes, it has since reverted to its historical demographic composition. The community's economic well-being, as measured by median income, has shown volatility in recent years, potentially reflecting broader economic challenges or local economic shifts.
