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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15936: Predominantly White Population with Recent Hispanic Growth
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15936 in Hooversville, Pennsylvania, is classified as a Low Diversity area as of 2022. The population is 95% white, meeting the criteria for a community dominated by one racial group. The median income for 2022 was $52,785, showing an increase from previous years.
This zip code has maintained its Low Diversity status over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the white population has consistently remained above 95% of the total population. There are minor indications of a gradual increase in diversity. The Hispanic population has grown from being unreported in earlier years to 1% in 2018-2021, and then to 4% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races has fluctuated between 0% and 1% throughout the decade, showing no clear trend of increase.
The median income in this zip code has increased steadily over the past decade. In 2013, it was $37,408. By 2017, it had risen to $40,589. In 2020, it reached $51,600, and in 2022, it was $52,785. This represents a 41% increase in median income from 2013 to 2022. The most substantial increase occurred between 2019 and 2020, rising from $46,349 to $51,600.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,800 and 2,000 residents throughout the decade. There is no clear correlation between population changes and income increases, suggesting that economic improvements may be due to factors other than demographic shifts.
The area's lack of racial diversity contrasts with national trends, which have shown increasing diversity in many parts of the United States over the past decade. The steady increase in median income is a positive economic indicator for the community. The sudden increase in Hispanic population from 1% to 4% in 2022 is notable and could potentially indicate the beginning of a demographic shift.
Hooversville (zip code 15936) remains a Low Diversity area with a strong white majority, but there are subtle indications of potential future changes. The community has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade, as evidenced by the rising median income. These economic improvements have not yet corresponded with substantial demographic shifts. The area may be at the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community, particularly if the recent increase in Hispanic population continues or accelerates in the coming years.
