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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 18210 in Towamensing Trails, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 7,481 and a median income of $65,272. The white population constitutes 72% of the total, with Hispanic (15%) and Black (9%) residents representing notable minority groups.
Over the past decade, Towamensing Trails has maintained its "White Majority" status, but with a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The white population fluctuated from 69% in 2013 to 77% in 2016, before settling at 72% in 2022. This fluctuation suggests a "Transitional Community" characteristic. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 13% in 2013 to 15% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 6% and 12% over the decade. The Asian population has grown from virtually non-existent in 2013 to 2% by 2022.
The median income in the area has shown moderate growth over the decade, rising from $62,896 in 2013 to $65,272 in 2022, with a peak of $73,507 in 2021. This upward trend in income correlates with the increasing diversity. The population has grown slightly, from 7,833 in 2013 to 7,481 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. The peak population of 7,921 in 2019 coincided with a period of relatively stable median income.
The trends observed in Towamensing Trails align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The gradual increase in Hispanic population mirrors national trends of Hispanic population growth and dispersion beyond traditional urban centers. The area's median income growth, while modest, has kept pace with inflation, suggesting a relatively stable economic environment.
Towamensing Trails exemplifies a community in transition, slowly moving from a predominantly white area to one with increasing racial and ethnic diversity. While still categorized as a "White Majority" area, the trends suggest a continued trajectory towards greater diversity in the coming years. This demographic evolution, coupled with steady economic growth, indicates a community adapting to broader societal changes while maintaining its economic stability.