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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15359: Persistent White Majority in Rogersville, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15359 in Rogersville, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a clear White Majority as of 2022. The community has maintained this demographic composition over the past decade, with the white population representing 97-100% of residents throughout the period. The area's current median income is $62,894, with a population of 40 as of 2022.
The racial composition of Rogersville has remained stable over the past decade, consistently falling under the "Low Diversity" category. From 2013 to 2022, the white population has constituted between 97% and 100% of the total population, indicating a strong and persistent White Majority. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this period, suggesting a deeply entrenched demographic makeup resistant to change.
Despite the stable racial composition, the area has experienced some fluctuations in median income. The median income has generally increased from $62,934 in 2013 to $62,894 in 2022, with some variations in between. A notable peak occurred in 2021, with median income reaching $73,031, before returning to levels more consistent with previous years in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 40 and 48 residents over the decade.
Rogersville appears to be an exception to national trends that have shown increasing diversity in many areas. Its persistent low diversity and stable white majority contrast with broader national trends towards increasing racial diversity, especially in urban and suburban areas.
The median income in Rogersville ($62,894 in 2022) is slightly above the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), suggesting that despite its small size and lack of diversity, the community maintains a relatively stable economic status.
The small population and limited geographic area (1.78 square miles) of this CDP make it an atypical case study. Such small communities can be more resistant to demographic changes and may not reflect broader regional or national trends in diversity and economic development.
Rogersville presents a picture of demographic stability in a small, predominantly white community. While it has experienced some economic fluctuations, its racial composition has remained unchanged over the past decade, diverging from national trends towards increasing diversity. This stability might be attributed to its small size, limited housing options, or potentially to local economic and social factors that have maintained the status quo in this particular CDP.
