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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17827: Racial Composition and Trends in Freeburg, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 17827 in Freeburg, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 568 and a median income of $55,229. From 2013 to 2022, Freeburg has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained above 89% throughout this period, indicating a stable racial composition. However, there are indications of a gradual increase in diversity.
The white population decreased from 96% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. A small black population (1% in 2022) and Asian population (1% in 2022) emerged where previously there was none reported. The "two or more races" category increased from 0% in 2016 to 4% in 2022. These changes, while minor, suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, potentially categorizing Freeburg as a "Transitional Community" in its early stages.
The median income in Freeburg has fluctuated over the years. It increased from $44,666 in 2013 to a peak of $59,845 in 2019. There was a decline to $55,229 in 2022. This economic pattern does not show a clear correlation with the subtle demographic shifts. The income peak in 2019 coincided with the highest percentage of white population (98%) in recent years, while the slight increase in diversity by 2022 occurred alongside a moderate decrease in median income.
Population trends show growth from 456 in 2013 to 568 in 2022, a 24.6% increase. This growth might be contributing to the gradual increase in diversity.
The trend of increasing diversity, albeit slow, aligns with national trends of growing diversity in many American communities. The median income of $55,229 in 2022 is below the national median household income of about $70,784 (as of 2021), which is common for small, rural communities. The population growth of 24.6% over a decade exceeds the national average growth rate, which was about 7.4% from 2010 to 2020.
Freeburg remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority." There are early signs of a transition towards slightly increased diversity. This change is happening gradually and has not yet significantly impacted the area's economic profile. The community's growth in population, coupled with these subtle demographic shifts, suggests that Freeburg may be at the beginning of a long-term transitional phase, potentially moving towards increased diversity in the coming decades if current trends continue.
