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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17022: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 17022 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 89% identifying as such. The current median income is $74,958, showing a slight decrease from the previous year but an overall increase over the past decade.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained a "Low Diversity" categorization. However, there are subtle signs of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The percentage of white residents has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Black population has slightly increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The category of two or more races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in this zip code has shown an overall upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $71,133. By 2022, it had increased to $74,958, with some fluctuations in between. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $82,066. This general upward trend in median income correlates with the gradual increase in diversity. Population growth has been steady, increasing from 29,781 in 2013 to 31,652 in 2022, indicating a growth of about 6.3% over a decade.
The demographic shifts in this zip code, though gradual, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and small-town America. The median income growth outpaces inflation for most of the observed period, suggesting real economic growth in the area. The consistently low unemployment rate in Pennsylvania over much of this period likely contributed to the income growth and stability seen in this community. The area's population growth, while modest, is positive, which contrasts with many rural and small-town areas that have experienced population decline.
In conclusion, while Elizabethtown (zip code 17022) remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, it shows signs of gradual diversification coupled with economic growth. These trends, if continued, could lead to more significant demographic and economic changes in the coming years, potentially transforming it into a more diverse and economically vibrant community.
