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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15864: A Study of Racial Composition
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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 15864 in Summerville, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 98% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for this category. The area has a population of 1,584 and a median income of $57,356 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained constant at 98% from 2013 to 2022, indicating no significant racial demographic shifts. Minor changes in other racial categories include a slight increase in the "Two or More Races" category from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2020, before returning to 1% in 2022. A small Hispanic population (1%) emerged in 2021 and 2022, potentially indicating the beginning of a gradual diversification.
Economic trends show notable changes despite stable racial demographics. Median income increased from $46,503 in 2013 to $61,136 in 2021, a rise of 31.5% over eight years. However, there was a decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022, dropping from $61,136 to $57,356, a 6.2% decline. Population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, growing from 1,479 in 2013 to 1,584 in 2022, a modest increase of 7.1% over the decade.
The overall trend shows economic improvement for the community, despite the recent dip in median income. This economic growth does not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the area, suggesting that the improved economic conditions may have benefited the existing population rather than attracting a more diverse influx of new residents.
The racial homogeneity of this zip code is unusual in the broader context of increasing diversity across many parts of the United States. The economic growth trend aligns with the national economic recovery following the 2008 recession, though the recent dip may reflect broader economic challenges such as inflation or the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The stability of the racial composition, despite economic improvements, may indicate limited migration into the area, possibly due to factors such as geographic isolation, limited job market diversity, or cultural factors that maintain the existing community structure.
In conclusion, while Summerville has experienced economic growth over the past decade, it has maintained its status as a low-diversity community. The minimal changes in racial composition suggest a stable community that has seen economic benefits without significant demographic shifts. Future years may reveal whether the recent emergence of a small Hispanic population and fluctuations in the "Two or More Races" category herald the beginning of a gradual diversification trend.
