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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15725: A Predominantly White Community in Jacksonville, Pennsylvania
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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 15725 in Jacksonville, Pennsylvania, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity. As of 2022, the community is 97% White, with 2% identifying as two or more races. The median income for 2022 was $48,822, showing fluctuation over the past decade. The population in 2022 was 1,804, with minor changes over the years.
Jacksonville has maintained its status as a low diversity community over the past decade. The White population has consistently constituted over 97% of the population each year since 2013. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories, indicating a stable racial composition.
Subtle signs of gradual diversification include the emergence of a small Hispanic population (1%) in 2016, the appearance of a small Asian population (less than 1%) in 2021 and 2022, and a slight increase in the two or more races category, growing from 0% in earlier years to 2% by 2022. These minor shifts suggest the beginning of what could potentially become a transitional community, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in Jacksonville has shown considerable fluctuation over the past decade. It rose steadily from $48,314 in 2013 to $51,475 in 2018. There was a significant jump to $59,946 in 2021, followed by a sharp decline to $48,822 in 2022. These economic changes do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,640 and 1,960 residents over the years. This stability in population, combined with the consistent racial composition, indicates that the community has not experienced significant in-migration or out-migration that might alter its demographic profile.
Jacksonville appears to be resistant to the broader pattern of increasing diversity seen in many communities across the United States. Its continued status as a low diversity community with a strong White majority stands in contrast to many areas that have seen more rapid diversification.
The fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp rise and fall in 2021-2022, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Many communities experienced economic volatility during this period.
Jacksonville presents a picture of demographic stability with very gradual, subtle shifts towards increased diversity. While economic indicators have fluctuated, they have not appeared to significantly impact the racial composition of the community. As the community moves forward, it will be interesting to observe whether the minor increases in diversity continue or accelerate, potentially transitioning the area away from its current low diversity status in the coming years.
