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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17032: Predominant White Population and Slow Diversification
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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 17032, encompassing Halifax in Pennsylvania, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 93% of the total, with a median income of $68,561. The area has experienced minor demographic changes over the past decade but remains predominantly white.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, the community has maintained its status as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. The white population has decreased slightly from 97% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Hispanic population from 1% to 2% and those identifying as two or more races from 1% to 4%. The Asian population has grown from 0% to 1% over the decade. These changes suggest the beginnings of a potential Transitional Community, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in the area has shown an upward trend, increasing from $57,426 in 2013 to $68,561 in 2022, representing a 19.4% increase over the decade. There was a notable increase in median income from $68,624 in 2020 to $74,778 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $68,561 in 2022, possibly reflecting economic volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Population figures have fluctuated, with the population peaking at 8,414 in 2013 and declining to 7,556 in 2022, a decrease of about 10.2%.
The slow pace of diversification in this community contrasts with faster changes seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The increase in median income is roughly in line with national trends, although the recent volatility may reflect local economic factors or the differential impact of the pandemic on this community. The population decline in this area runs counter to the overall U.S. population growth trend, which could indicate challenges in retaining younger residents or attracting new ones.
Halifax (17032) shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, but remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area. The community has experienced economic growth in terms of median income, but faces challenges with population retention. These trends suggest a community in the early stages of demographic and economic transition, potentially influenced by broader regional or national patterns of rural-urban migration and changing economic landscapes.
