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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15722: A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15722 in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,499 and a median income of $55,485. This small community has maintained its homogeneous character with minimal racial diversification over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Carrolltown has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" categories. The white population has remained above 97% for the entire period, showing stability in racial composition. There have been slight fluctuations, with the white population reaching a peak of 99% in 2017-2018, but these changes are minimal and do not indicate a significant shift in the community's racial makeup.
The community has seen very small increases in diversity, with the introduction of a small Asian population (1%) in 2019-2020 and a slight Hispanic presence (1%) in 2021-2022. Additionally, a small two-or-more races population (1%) appeared in 2017-2018 and has persisted. However, these changes are too minor to shift the community out of the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Carrolltown has shown a general upward trend, increasing from $47,663 in 2013 to $55,485 in 2022, representing a growth of about 16.4% over nine years. This suggests a relatively stable economic environment.
The population has fluctuated over the years, starting at 2,476 in 2013, peaking at 2,612 in 2016, and settling at 2,499 in 2022. Despite these fluctuations, the overall population change has been minimal, with only a slight increase of less than 1% from 2013 to 2022.
The stability in racial composition, coupled with the gradual increase in median income, suggests that the economic improvements have occurred within the existing community rather than being driven by demographic changes or influxes of new residents.
Carrolltown appears to be an exception to national trends that have shown increasing racial diversity in many areas of the United States. Its persistent low diversity and white majority status stand in contrast to many other communities that have experienced more significant demographic shifts over the same period.
The gradual increase in median income aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis. However, the rate of income growth in Carrolltown appears to be modest compared to some faster-growing urban areas.
The stability of both racial composition and population size in Carrolltown suggests a community that has experienced little change in terms of in-migration or out-migration. This stability could be indicative of limited economic opportunities attracting new residents or could reflect a close-knit community with strong local ties.
Carrolltown presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community that has seen gradual economic improvement without significant demographic changes. This pattern diverges from national trends towards increasing diversity but aligns with the economic growth seen in many parts of the country over the past decade.
