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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15358: Predominantly White Community with Evolving Economic Landscape
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 15358 in Centerville, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 226 people and a median income of $69,826. This rural community has undergone notable demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Centerville has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The white population has consistently remained above 90% throughout this period, with minor fluctuations. There are slight indications of increasing diversity, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races rising from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, peaking at 8% in 2019. Additionally, the data shows a small black population (1%) for the first time in 2022.
The economic landscape of Centerville has experienced significant changes over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, the median income remained relatively stable, ranging between $29,005 and $35,172. A substantial increase occurred between 2019 and 2020, with median income nearly doubling from $34,927 to $69,826. This upward trend continued in 2021, reaching a peak of $77,187, before slightly decreasing to $69,826 in 2022.
The population of Centerville has fluctuated during this period. It decreased from 279 in 2013 to a low of 169 in 2019. Following the income surge, the population increased to 230 by 2021, slightly declining to 226 in 2022. The correlation between rising incomes and population growth suggests that economic opportunities may have attracted new residents to the area, potentially contributing to the slight increase in diversity.
The dramatic income increase in Centerville is unusual and may reflect broader economic changes in the region, such as new industries or improved job opportunities. The persistent lack of significant diversity in this community contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The small population size of this zip code makes it particularly sensitive to even minor demographic changes, which could explain the slight increases in diversity despite maintaining a "Low Diversity" classification.
While Centerville remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," subtle demographic shifts and significant economic changes over the past decade suggest a community in transition. The substantial increase in median income, coupled with population growth and slight diversification, indicates that this small rural area may be experiencing the early stages of socio-economic transformation. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understanding the long-term demographic and economic trajectory of this community.
