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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17320: Predominantly White Population with Minimal Diversity
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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 17320 in Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 92% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for 2022 was $72,162, and the population was 8,270.
From 2013 to 2022, this zip code maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". The white population remained above 90%, decreasing slightly from 96% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. This minor shift does not qualify the area as a "Transitional Community" but indicates a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The Hispanic population fluctuated, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2017, before settling at 3% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased steadily from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, suggesting gradual diversification at a slow pace.
The median income in this zip code fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there was an overall decrease from $76,816 to $72,162. Significant variations occurred, with the highest median income of $83,761 recorded in 2021 and the lowest of $71,442 in 2014.
The slight increase in diversity coincided with periods of both economic growth and decline. The peak Hispanic population in 2017 (5%) corresponded with a median income of $76,234, higher than the 2022 figure. This suggests that minor demographic shifts may not directly correlate with economic changes in this area.
Population figures show a general upward trend, increasing from 7,750 in 2013 to 8,270 in 2022. This growth, combined with the slight increase in diversity, could indicate that the area is attracting a small but growing number of non-white residents.
The demographic makeup of this zip code contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The relatively stable "Low Diversity" status suggests it may be a more rural or isolated area that has not been significantly impacted by broader demographic shifts seen in more urban regions.
The zip code has maintained its status as a predominantly white, low-diversity area over the past decade, with subtle signs of gradual demographic changes. These shifts, coupled with fluctuating economic indicators, suggest a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining its core demographic character.
