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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15853: A Predominantly White Community in Ridgway, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15853 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 97% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 6,657 and a median income of $54,650 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Ridgway has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has consistently remained above 95% throughout the observed period. Minor changes in demographics include a slight decrease in the white population from 99% in 2014 to 97% in 2022, a small increase in the Hispanic population from 0% in 2013-2016 to 1% by 2022, and an increase in the "two or more races" category from 0% in most years to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Ridgway has shown fluctuation and overall growth. From 2013 to 2019, it remained relatively stable around $50,000. A notable increase occurred in 2020 and 2021, peaking at $62,290 in 2021. However, 2022 saw a decrease to $54,650, though still higher than pre-2020 levels. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 6,500 and 6,900 residents over the decade.
Ridgway's racial homogeneity is notably higher than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59% nationally, compared to 97% in Ridgway. The median household income in Ridgway ($54,650 in 2022) is lower than the national median, which was estimated at $69,717 for 2021 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and mixed-race categories, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in Ridgway.
Ridgway shows signs of gradual diversification and some economic growth over the past decade. However, it remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community with income levels below the national average. The community's demographic and economic profile has remained relatively stable, with only minor shifts that have not resulted in significant changes to its overall character or classification within the diversity categories.
