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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17837: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversification Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 17837 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 85% identifying as such. The median income of $81,108 indicates an affluent community, despite fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past ten years, Lewisburg has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained dominant, ranging from 83% to 85%. Minor shifts in other racial groups have occurred. The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Asian population fluctuated between 2% and 3%. The Black population remained steady at around 5%.
The median income in Lewisburg has fluctuated over the past decade. It increased from $72,304 in 2013 to $86,362 in 2019, then dropped to $78,321 in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2022, it had partially recovered to $81,108. These economic changes do not appear directly correlated with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Population trends show an increase from 20,236 in 2013 to 20,484 in 2019, followed by a decrease to 19,356 in 2022. This recent decline could be attributed to various factors, including pandemic-related economic challenges or changing urban-suburban living preferences.
The persistent "Low Diversity" status of Lewisburg contrasts with increasing diversity trends in many urban and suburban areas nationally. The median income in Lewisburg ($81,108 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021. The slight increase in the Hispanic population aligns with broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities across the United States.
Lewisburg remains a predominantly white, affluent community with low diversity. However, subtle demographic shifts are occurring. The gradual increase in the Hispanic population and the maintenance of a high median income suggest a community that is slowly evolving while retaining its core characteristics. The economic resilience demonstrated by the recovery of median income after 2020 indicates a robust local economy that may continue to attract a diverse, albeit small, influx of new residents in the future.
