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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15754: Low Diversity and Racial Composition in Lucerne Mines, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 15754, corresponding to Lucerne Mines in Pennsylvania, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community. As of 2022, the area has a white population of 91%, which dominates the demographic landscape. The population is 113 with a median income of $47,240 in 2022. This small community has experienced subtle demographic and economic shifts over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Lucerne Mines has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has remained above 90% for most years, with minor fluctuations. There are indications of a gradual transition towards slightly increased diversity. The white population decreased from 99% in 2013 to 91% in 2022. The Hispanic population, not measurable in earlier years, reached 8% by 2022. The "two or more races" category emerged in recent years, reaching 2-3% of the population.
These changes suggest that Lucerne Mines may be in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community, albeit at a slow pace. The gradual increase in Hispanic residents and those identifying as two or more races indicates a trend towards increasing diversity, though it remains minimal compared to more diverse areas.
The median income in Lucerne Mines has fluctuated over the years. It peaked at $60,727 in 2017. There was a significant drop to $44,474 in 2019. By 2022, it had partially recovered to $47,240. The period of highest median income (2015-2018) coincided with the years of least diversity, where the white population was consistently at or near 100%. The subsequent decrease in median income occurred alongside the gradual increase in diversity.
The population has remained relatively stable, ranging from 99 to 127 residents over the decade. This stability suggests that demographic changes are likely due to organic shifts within the existing population or very small-scale migration, rather than significant influxes of new residents.
Lucerne Mines's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white population in the United States was about 75.8%, lower than the 91% in Lucerne Mines. The Hispanic population nationally was estimated at 18.9%, higher than the 8% in this community. The median household income in Lucerne Mines ($47,240 in 2022) is below the national median, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that while the area remains predominantly white, it faces economic challenges compared to national averages.
Lucerne Mines remains a Low Diversity community, with early indications of a transition towards increased diversity. This shift is occurring at a slower pace than national trends. The economic fluctuations over the past decade, particularly the decline in median income since 2017, may be influencing or be influenced by these subtle demographic changes. As the community continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor how these gradual shifts in diversity correlate with economic trends and community dynamics in this small Pennsylvania CDP.
