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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 18079: Low Diversity and Predominantly White Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 18079 in Slatedale, Pennsylvania, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The community is predominantly white, with 98% of the population identifying as such. The population of Slatedale in 2022 was 53 people.
From 2013 to 2022, Slatedale maintained a "Low Diversity" classification. The white population remained the majority, fluctuating between 86% and 98% of the total population. No significant shifts towards increased diversity were observed in the available data.
The community experienced a slight increase in diversity around 2015-2016, with the white population decreasing to 86-87% and 3% of people identifying as two or more races. This trend did not persist, and the community returned to a more homogeneous composition in subsequent years.
The median income in Slatedale fluctuated over the past decade. In 2013, it was $81,156, declining to $61,249 in 2017. Since then, there has been a general upward trend, reaching $92,574 in 2021 before decreasing to $84,159 in 2022.
The period of slightly increased racial diversity (2015-2016) coincided with a decline in median income. As the community reverted to a more homogeneous racial composition, median incomes began to rise again.
The population of Slatedale grew from 29 in 2013 to 53 in 2022. This growth represents a significant percentage increase for such a small community.
Slatedale's demographic trends contrast with national patterns of increasing diversity. The median income in Slatedale ($84,159 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income of $70,784 in 2021.
The community's small size (population of 53 in 2022) and limited geographic area (0.08 square miles) make it an unusual case study. Small communities can be more susceptible to rapid demographic changes based on the decisions of a few families.
Slatedale represents an example of a very small, predominantly white community that has maintained its low diversity status over the past decade while experiencing economic fluctuations and modest population growth.
