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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tatamy, Pennsylvania (zip code 18085) is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". As of 2022, the white population comprises 86% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The area has a population of 498 and a median income of $61,256, indicating a small, predominantly white community with a moderate income level.
Over the past decade, Tatamy has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". There have been subtle shifts within this classification. The percentage of white residents has slightly decreased from 89% in 2013 to 86% in 2022, indicating a small trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Asian population has fluctuated, peaking at 9% in 2017 but declining to 1% by 2022. The black population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, contributing to the slight increase in diversity.
The median income in Tatamy has shown a fluctuating trend. The highest median income was recorded in 2016 at $77,661. Since 2016, there has been a general downward trend in median income, reaching $61,256 in 2022. The period of increasing diversity (2016-2022) coincides with the period of declining median income. This could suggest that the community is attracting more diverse, potentially younger families with lower incomes. Population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 445 and 498 over the decade, with a slight overall increase.
The trend of slow diversification in predominantly white communities is consistent with broader national trends, particularly in suburban and rural areas. The decline in median income since 2016 may reflect broader economic challenges faced by small communities across the United States. The stability of the population suggests that Tatamy is not experiencing significant outmigration or rapid growth, which is common in many small communities.
Tatamy remains a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority", but there are signs of gradual demographic shifts towards increased diversity. These changes, coupled with economic fluctuations, suggest a community in slow transition. The challenge for local leaders may be to manage this transition in a way that maintains community cohesion while embracing the benefits of increasing diversity.