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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15378: Persistent Low Diversity and Racial Homogeneity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 15378, located in Westland, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the area has a population of 17 people, with a racial composition that is 100% white. The median income for the area in 2022 was $83,788.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, the community has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has maintained a dominant presence, ranging from 93% to 100% of the total population. This stability in racial composition indicates a lack of significant demographic shifts over the past decade.
Despite the stable racial composition, there have been fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, the median income decreased from $77,948 to $71,522. From 2020 to 2022, there was an increase in median income, rising from $83,721 to $83,788. These economic shifts do not appear to correlate directly with any racial demographic changes, given the consistent racial composition of the area.
The population of the zip code has seen changes. From 2010 to 2015, there was a decline in population from 24 to 14 residents. Since 2015, the population has fluctuated between 13 and 17 residents. These population changes could potentially be attributed to economic factors or changes in local industries, rather than racial demographic shifts.
This zip code has maintained its homogeneous racial composition. This stability in racial demographics differs from national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas.
The recent increase in median income (2020-2022) aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The population decline earlier in the decade may warrant further investigation into local economic or social factors that could have contributed to this change.
Zip code 15378 has experienced economic and population changes over the past decade, while its racial composition has remained consistently homogeneous. This stability in racial demographics, combined with recent economic improvements, suggests a community that has maintained its character while experiencing some economic fluctuations. The small population size of this area should be considered when interpreting these trends, as small changes in absolute numbers can lead to large percentage shifts in such a small community.
