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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 16647: A Predominantly White Community in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 16647 in Marklesburg, Pennsylvania, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community, with a predominantly White population (96% in 2022). The area has seen modest population growth over the past decade, increasing from 855 in 2010 to 988 in 2022. Economically, the median income has shown significant fluctuation, with a notable increase from $52,907 in 2013 to $60,815 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Marklesburg has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The White population has remained above 96% throughout this period, showing only a slight decrease from 99% in 2013 to 96% in 2022. This minimal shift suggests a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though the change is not significant enough to alter the community's classification.
The community has seen small increases in other racial groups, particularly in the Hispanic population (from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022) and those identifying as two or more races (from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022). While these changes are minimal, they do indicate a slight movement towards increased diversity, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in Marklesburg has shown an overall upward trend, albeit with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $52,907 to $60,815, representing a growth of about 15% over nine years. Notably, there was a significant spike in 2021 to $70,190 before dropping back down in 2022.
This economic growth appears to correlate with the slight increase in diversity, suggesting that the area may be attracting a small number of new residents from diverse backgrounds. However, the relationship between these factors is not strong enough to indicate a causal link, given the minimal demographic changes.
The population growth from 893 in 2013 to 988 in 2022 (about a 10.6% increase) aligns with the overall positive economic trend, indicating a slowly growing and potentially increasingly attractive community for new residents.
Marklesburg's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages. The United States as a whole has been trending towards increased diversity, with non-Hispanic Whites making up about 60% of the population as of 2020. In contrast, Marklesburg remains overwhelmingly White, suggesting it has not followed broader national demographic trends.
The economic growth in Marklesburg, while positive, appears modest compared to national trends. The U.S. median household income grew from about $52,250 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, a more substantial increase than seen in this community.
While Marklesburg has experienced some economic growth and minimal increases in diversity over the past decade, it remains characterized as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The slow pace of demographic change suggests that while the area may be gradually becoming more diverse, it is not experiencing the rapid demographic shifts seen in many other parts of the country. The economic growth, though positive, has been modest and has not significantly altered the community's overall demographic composition.
