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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 16630: Predominantly White Population and Low Diversity
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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 16630 in Cresson, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 96% of the population identifying as such. The median income for 2022 was $51,668, with a population of 3,509.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority." The racial composition has shown minimal fluctuations, with the white population ranging from 92% to 96% between 2013 and 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Black population decreased from 4% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained consistently low at around 1% throughout the decade.
The median income in the area has shown a generally positive trend over the decade. In 2013, it was $43,093, increasing to $44,552 in 2017, $51,465 in 2020, and $51,668 in 2022. This represents an overall increase of about 20% in median income from 2013 to 2022. There was a significant jump between 2020 and 2021 (from $51,465 to $56,893), followed by a decrease in 2022.
Population trends have been volatile. In 2013, the population was 4,101. It decreased to 3,387 in 2016, then partially recovered to 3,700 in 2021, before decreasing again to 3,509 in 2022. The area experienced a significant population decline from 2013 to 2016, followed by a partial recovery.
The area's racial composition is less diverse than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59.3% nationally, compared to 96% in this zip code. The median household income for the United States in 2022 was approximately $70,784, higher than this zip code's $51,668.
In conclusion, this zip code has experienced some economic growth and slight increases in diversity over the past decade. It remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area with income levels below the national average. The community appears stable in its demographic composition, with subtle shifts towards increased diversity, primarily through growth in the multi-racial population.
