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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17960: Predominance of White Population and Subtle Racial Shifts
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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 17960 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." As of 2022, 95% of the population identifies as white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income for this zip code in 2022 was $70,127, showing an increase over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), the area has consistently maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a strong "White Majority." The white population percentage has slightly decreased from 98% in 2013 to 95% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Hispanic population, from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. Asian, Black, and Two or More Races categories have seen minimal increases, each reaching about 1% by 2022.
The median income has shown a positive trend over the decade. In 2013, the median income was $54,693. By 2022, it had increased to $70,127, representing a growth of about 28% over nine years. Population figures have fluctuated somewhat but show an overall increase from 3,654 in 2013 to 4,086 in 2022, a growth of about 11.8%.
The area's demographic composition remains significantly less diverse than many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The income growth of 28% over nine years is noteworthy and may be indicative of economic development in the area. The subtle increase in Hispanic population, while small, aligns with broader national trends of growing Hispanic communities in various parts of the country, including in traditionally less diverse areas.
New Ringgold remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, with hints of slow demographic changes and notable economic growth. These trends suggest a community that is experiencing gradual shifts while maintaining its core demographic character. The economic improvements may be attracting a slightly more diverse population, potentially setting the stage for more significant demographic changes in the future, though any major shift would likely occur over a much longer timeframe if current trends continue.
