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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17522: White Majority and 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
Zip code 17522 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The community has a population of 31,513 and a median household income of $66,562. This analysis examines the demographic composition and its evolution over the past decade, along with associated economic factors.
From 2013 to 2022, the area consistently maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. The percentage of white residents decreased slightly from 92% in 2013 to 90% in 2022, indicating a slow trend towards increased diversity. The most significant change occurred in the Hispanic population, which increased from 3% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The percentages of Black, Asian, and multiracial residents remained relatively stable, each consistently representing 1% or less of the population throughout the decade.
The median household income in the area has shown overall growth, increasing from $60,259 in 2013 to $66,562 in 2022, representing a 10.5% increase over the decade. There were some fluctuations in median income, with a significant jump from $62,316 in 2019 to $66,387 in 2020, followed by a peak of $70,808 in 2021 before slightly decreasing in 2022. The increase in median income loosely correlates with the growth of the Hispanic population, suggesting that this demographic shift might be associated with economic opportunities in the area.
The population increased from 30,191 in 2013 to 31,513 in 2022, a growth of about 4.4%. This moderate population growth, coupled with income increases, suggests a generally stable and slowly growing local economy.
The area's demographic composition, with a 90% white majority, is significantly less diverse than the national average. As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59.3% nationally. The median household income of $66,562 in 2022 is slightly above the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The slow increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States.
Ephrata (zip code 17522) remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," but there are signs of gradual demographic shifts, particularly in the Hispanic population. These changes, coupled with steady economic growth, suggest a community that is slowly evolving while maintaining overall stability. The area's composition and economic indicators differ somewhat from national averages, reflecting its unique local characteristics and development patterns.
