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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17859: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 17859 in Rohrsburg, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population of 2,900 is 96% white, with a median household income of $68,573. This rural area covers 37.5 square miles and has experienced gradual demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Rohrsburg has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has consistently remained above 95% with minor fluctuations. There are subtle indications of increasing diversity, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increasing from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% to 1% over the same period, while the Hispanic population remained stable at around 1%.
The median household income in Rohrsburg has shown an upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $56,120, increasing to $68,573 by 2022, representing a 22% increase over nine years. A notable increase occurred between 2020 ($68,395) and 2021 ($73,632), followed by a slight decrease in 2022. This overall increase in median income suggests improving economic conditions for residents, despite the area's low diversity.
The population of the zip code has steadily declined over the decade. In 2013, the population was 3,217, decreasing to 2,900 by 2022, a decline of about 10%. This population decline, combined with increasing median income, may indicate outmigration of lower-income residents or an aging population with increasing retirement incomes.
The persistent low diversity in this area contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many parts of the United States. The increase in median income aligns with broader economic recovery trends post-2008 recession, but recent fluctuations may reflect economic uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The population decline in this rural area is consistent with broader trends of urbanization and rural population loss seen in many parts of the country.
Rohrsburg remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, but has experienced some economic growth over the past decade. The subtle increases in diversity, coupled with population decline and rising incomes, suggest a slowly evolving community. These changes, though modest, may have implications for local services, community dynamics, and future development in this rural Pennsylvania CDP.
