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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 16142: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 16142 in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 6,261 and a median income of $60,503. This classification is based on the white population constituting 93% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity.
New Wilmington has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" over the past decade. There are subtle indications of increasing diversity. The white population decreased from 98% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The black population increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained stable at around 1% throughout the decade. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The economic landscape of New Wilmington has shown growth over the decade. Median income increased from $53,700 in 2013 to $60,503 in 2022, representing a growth of 12.7% over nine years. The population decreased from 7,476 in 2013 to 6,261 in 2022, a decline of 16.3%.
The gradual increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. The income growth may be in line with or slightly below national averages, considering inflation and cost of living increases over the same period. The population decline may be part of a broader trend seen in some rural or small-town areas, particularly in the northeastern United States.
New Wilmington remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, with subtle signs of increasing diversity and economic growth. The population decline suggests potential challenges that may need to be addressed to ensure the community's long-term vitality. The area appears to be in the early stages of what could be classified as a "Transitional Community," though the pace of change is currently slow.
