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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 16601: White Majority 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
Zip code 16601 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition indicates that 91% of the population identifies as white, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The area has a population of 36,423 and a median income of $52,848 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". There are subtle indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The white population has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 91% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. Other racial groups have remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations in the Black population (between 2-3%) and Hispanic population (consistently around 1%).
The economic landscape of the zip code has shown improvement over the decade. Median income has increased from $43,178 in 2013 to $52,848 in 2022, representing a 22.4% increase over nine years. This income growth outpaces inflation for the same period. The population has remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 36,717 in 2013 to 36,423 in 2022, a decline of less than 1%.
The economic improvement does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition of the area. The slight increase in diversity is likely due to natural demographic changes rather than significant in-migration of diverse populations.
The area's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The income growth is positive but may lag behind rapidly growing urban centers or tech hubs across the nation. The stable population suggests that Altoona is not experiencing the rapid growth or decline seen in some other small to mid-sized American cities.
Altoona's zip code 16601 remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority". There are subtle indications of a very gradual shift towards increased diversity. This shift is occurring alongside steady economic improvements, as evidenced by the rise in median income. The pace of demographic change is slow, and it would likely take several more decades at the current rate before the area could be classified differently in terms of diversity. The economic growth does not appear to be dramatically altering the community's demographic makeup, suggesting a relatively stable community experiencing gradual, incremental changes.
