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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 16059: A Study of Racial Composition in Valencia, 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
The zip code 16059 in Valencia, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 97% of the total, surpassing the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 9,646 and a median income of $81,664, indicating an affluent suburban community.
Over the past decade, Valencia has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 95%. From 2013 to 2020, there was a minor increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing from 97% to 95%. This coincided with small increases in Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial populations. In 2021 and 2022, the trend reversed slightly, with the white population increasing back to 97%. The Black population, previously reported as 0% until 2021, showed a 1% representation in 2022.
The median income in Valencia has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2021, there was an overall upward trend, rising from $86,082 to $98,456, a 14.4% increase. In 2022, there was a significant drop to $81,664, a 17% decrease from the previous year. The population has grown steadily from 7,933 in 2010 to 9,646 in 2022, a 21.6% increase. This growth accelerated notably in 2021 and 2022.
The population growth in Valencia aligns with broader trends of suburban expansion seen in many parts of the United States. The 97% white population percentage is notably higher than national averages, which typically show greater diversity, especially in suburban areas near major cities. The median income, even after the 2022 decrease, remains significantly above the national median, suggesting that Valencia is an affluent community within the broader American context.
Valencia has experienced minor fluctuations in its demographic makeup and more significant changes in its economic indicators over the past decade. It has consistently remained a "Low Diversity," high-income community. The recent population growth, coupled with income fluctuations and the emergence of a small Black population, may indicate the beginning of more substantial changes in the coming years. However, as of 2022, the community's racial composition remains overwhelmingly white, maintaining its classification as a "Low Diversity" area.
