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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15626: Persistence of White Majority in Delmont, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15626 in Delmont, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 4,135 and a median income of $70,013. This classification is based on the white population constituting 93% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity.
Delmont has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority" over the past decade. There are subtle signs of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 95% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The black population has increased from 0% to 2% between 2013 and 2022. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races has remained relatively stable at around 2-3% throughout the decade.
The median income in Delmont has fluctuated over the years but has generally remained within the $70,000 to $76,000 range. A peak median income of $76,878 was recorded in 2021, followed by a decrease to $70,013 in 2022. The overall trend shows a slight increase from $71,711 in 2013 to $70,013 in 2022, representing relative economic stability.
The population has experienced some fluctuations. A peak of 4,650 was recorded in 2013, followed by ups and downs. A notable decrease to 4,008 occurred in 2021, with a slight recovery to 4,135 in 2022. The relative stability in median income, despite minor population fluctuations, suggests that the economic base of the community has remained fairly consistent.
Delmont appears to be changing at a much slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The persistence of a strong white majority (93% in 2022) is significantly higher than the national average, which was approximately 60% white as of the 2020 census. The median household income of $70,013 in 2022 is above the national median of about $70,784 (as of 2021), indicating that Delmont is a relatively affluent community.
In conclusion, while Delmont shows early signs of potentially becoming a "Transitional Community," the pace of change is very slow. The area remains characterized by low diversity and a strong white majority, with a stable economic profile. These factors suggest that any significant demographic shifts in this community are likely to occur gradually over an extended period, barring any major external economic or social catalysts.
