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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 18328: Predominantly White Population with Subtle Diversity Shifts
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 18328 in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population constitutes 87% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. The area has a median income of $66,901 and a population of 8,379.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its "White Majority" status, with the white population consistently above 83%. The Hispanic population has increased from 7% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has risen from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. Black and Asian populations have remained consistently low, around 1% or less throughout the decade.
The median income in the area has shown overall growth, increasing from $64,571 in 2013 to $66,901 in 2022, a modest increase of about 3.6% over nine years. The median income peaked at $74,920 in 2021 before declining in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 8,249 in 2013 to 8,379 in 2022.
The area's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages, which typically show greater diversity. The income growth appears to be slower than the national average over the same period. The stability in population and slow diversification might indicate that this area is somewhat insulated from broader national demographic trends towards increased urbanization and diversity.
Birchwood Lakes remains a predominantly white, low-diversity area, with subtle shifts in its Hispanic and multiracial populations suggesting a slow trend towards increased diversity. This demographic evolution, coupled with modest economic growth, indicates a stable community experiencing gradual change. If these trends continue, the area may eventually transition from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" or "Transitional Community" status in the coming decades.
