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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17550: Transition from Low to Moderate Diversity (2013-2022)
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 17550 in Maytown, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has 182 residents and a median income of $99,857, indicating a relatively affluent suburban or rural setting.
Over the past decade, Maytown has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" to a "Moderate Diversity" community. In 2013, the area was characterized by a 96% white majority. By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority" status (79%), the community has experienced increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations.
The most significant demographic shifts include a decrease in the white population from 96% in 2013 to 79% in 2022, an increase in the Hispanic population from 1% to 14%, growth in the multiracial population from 1% to 4%, and the emergence of a small but consistent Black population (3% in 2022). These changes suggest that Maytown is becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing diversity over the past decade.
The demographic shifts in Maytown correlate with significant economic changes. Median income has increased from $67,493 in 2013 to $99,857 in 2022, a 48% increase. The population has grown from 148 in 2013 to 182 in 2022, a 23% increase. The rising median income suggests that the increasing diversity is associated with economic growth, possibly due to an influx of skilled workers or changing economic opportunities in the area.
The trends in Maytown reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The substantial income growth outpaces national averages, suggesting that this small community may be experiencing more rapid economic development than many similar areas. The increase in Hispanic population from 1% to 14% is particularly notable and aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic communities in various parts of the country.
The economic growth coupled with increasing diversity suggests that Maytown may be attracting a diverse range of new residents, possibly due to job opportunities or quality of life factors. This transformation from a homogeneous, low-diversity community to a more diverse one with strong economic indicators could be indicative of broader changes in the region's economy and demographic makeup.
Maytown represents a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade, with significant economic growth accompanying these demographic shifts. These changes suggest a dynamic local environment that may continue to see further diversification and economic development in the coming years.
