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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 16844: Persistent White Majority and Economic Growth
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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 16844 in Eagle Creek, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition shows 97% white residents, with minimal representation of other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $73,948, indicating a middle to upper-middle-class economic status.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Eagle Creek has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained above 97% for the entire period, showing minimal change in racial composition. In 2022, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing from 99% to 97%, and increases in Asian (1%) and Two or More Races (2%) categories. Despite these minor changes, the area has not transitioned to a different diversity category.
The median income in Eagle Creek has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $58,646 to $73,948, representing a 26% increase. The most substantial growth occurred between 2019 and 2021, with income rising from $66,721 to $75,645, a 13.4% increase in just two years. There was a slight decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022, dropping from $75,645 to $73,948.
Population trends show a gradual decline from 2,658 in 2013 to 2,406 in 2022, a decrease of about 9.5%. This decline does not seem to have negatively impacted the economic growth of the area, as evidenced by the rising median income.
The consistent "Low Diversity" status of Eagle Creek contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The significant increase in median income (26% over a decade) outpaces the national average for income growth, which typically ranges from 2-3% annually. The slight population decline goes against the trend of many suburban areas experiencing growth, possibly indicating that Eagle Creek might be a more rural or less economically diverse area.
Eagle Creek presents a case of a community that has maintained its demographic homogeneity while experiencing substantial economic growth. The area has resisted the national trend towards increased diversity but has seen significant improvements in median income. This suggests a stable, predominantly white community that has benefited from economic growth without experiencing significant demographic changes. The slight increase in diversity observed in 2022 may indicate the beginning of a subtle shift, but it is too early to classify this as a "Transitional Community" based on the available data.
