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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 16740: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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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 16740 in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 91% white, meeting the criteria for a dominant racial group with over 75% representation. The community has a population of 211 and a median income of $49,655.
Mount Jewett has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has decreased from 99% in 2013 to 91% in 2022. By 2022, 4% of the population was categorized as "Other," and 4% as "Two or More Races". The growth in the "Two or More Races" category from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022 indicates a slow transition towards greater diversity.
The economic situation in Mount Jewett has shown modest improvement. The median income increased from $45,634 in 2013 to $49,655 in 2022, an 8.8% increase over nine years. The population has decreased from 257 in 2013 to 211 in 2022, a 17.9% reduction.
The correlation between demographic and economic trends is not strong. As the community has become slightly more diverse, there has been a modest increase in median income. The population decline may be more significant in shaping the community's economic trajectory than the minor shifts in racial composition.
The slow diversification trend in Mount Jewett aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace than many urban and suburban areas. The modest income growth and population decline may reflect challenges faced by many small, rural communities across the United States. The persistence of a predominantly white population (91%) is higher than the national average, which was about 60% non-Hispanic white as of the 2020 census.
Mount Jewett remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong white majority, but there are subtle signs of demographic change. The economic situation has improved slightly, but population decline presents a significant challenge. These trends suggest a community in the early stages of transition, balancing traditional demographics with slow but emerging diversity and modest economic growth.
