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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17307: A Predominantly White Area with Slight Shifts in Racial Composition
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Population
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Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 17307 in McKnightstown, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population constitutes 87% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. The median income for this area in 2022 was $72,218, an increase from a decade earlier.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". The percentage of white residents decreased slightly from 89% in 2013 to 87% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 7% in 2013 to 14% in 2017, before declining to 9% by 2022. The area saw a slight increase in representation from other racial groups, including Black residents (from 0% to 1%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 2%).
The median income in the area has shown an upward trend, rising from $58,216 in 2013 to $72,218 in 2022, an increase of about 24% over the decade. As the median income increased, the area maintained its predominantly white demographic. The fluctuation in the Hispanic population coincided with the period of most rapid income growth (2015-2019). The slight increase in diversity towards the end of the decade occurred alongside continued income growth.
The area's persistent "Low Diversity" status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many parts of the United States. The significant income growth in this zip code may outpace national averages. The slight increase in diversity, though small, aligns with broader national trends of suburban and rural areas slowly becoming more diverse, albeit at a much slower rate than urban centers.
Zip code 17307 remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area. It has experienced subtle demographic shifts and significant economic growth over the past decade. These changes may indicate the beginning of a long-term trend towards increased diversity, driven by economic opportunities in the area. However, the pace of change remains slow, and the area's demographic composition has remained relatively stable despite these economic improvements.
