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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 16444: Persistent Low Diversity and 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 16444 in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, is classified as having Low Diversity as of 2022. The population is 89% white, meeting the criteria for one racial group comprising over 75% of the population. The community has a median income of $32,532 and a population of 286, indicating a small, predominantly white area with a moderate income level.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its Low Diversity status. From 2013 to 2019, the white population percentage decreased from 95% to 77%, showing a slight trend towards Moderate Diversity with increases in Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations. However, since 2020, this trend has reversed, with the white population percentage increasing to 89% by 2022. Despite these fluctuations, the community remained in the Low Diversity category throughout the decade.
The economic landscape of this zip code has shown significant volatility over the past decade. Median income fluctuated dramatically, ranging from a low of $10,000 in 2013-2014 to highs of $32,076 in 2018 and $32,532 in 2020 and 2022. There appears to be a correlation between increased diversity and lower median incomes. The population has steadily decreased from 496 in 2010 to 286 in 2022, a decline of about 42%.
The trend of increasing diversity followed by a return to a more homogeneous population is contrary to national trends, which generally show increasing diversity over time. The dramatic fluctuations in median income and the overall population decline suggest that this community may be experiencing economic challenges or changes that are more extreme than typical national averages. The small population size means that even minor changes in the number of residents from different racial groups can have a significant impact on percentage breakdowns, which may explain some of the volatility in the data.
In conclusion, while this zip code has maintained its status as a Low Diversity area over the past decade, it has experienced notable economic volatility and population decline. These factors, combined with subtle shifts in racial composition, suggest a community in flux, potentially struggling with economic challenges that are influencing its demographic makeup. The recent trend towards increased homogeneity and higher median income may indicate a period of stabilization, but continued monitoring would be necessary to determine if this represents a long-term trend or a temporary fluctuation.
