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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 18350: Predominantly White Population with Minor Diversity 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 18350 in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has 1,683 residents and a median income of $62,320. This rural zip code covers 9.26 square miles and has experienced minor demographic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Pocono Pines maintained its status as a "White Majority" area. The white population ranged between 76% and 90%. The Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, with a peak of 10% in 2021. The Black population fluctuated between 0% and 9% over the years. The Hispanic population remained consistently low, not exceeding 2%. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 3% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
The median income in Pocono Pines fluctuated significantly. It peaked at $74,162 in 2013, declined to $53,129 in 2016, recovered to around $69,000 in subsequent years, reached $82,972 in 2021, and dropped to $62,320 in 2022. The population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,500 and 1,800 residents over the decade.
The trends in Pocono Pines reflect some broader national patterns. The gradual increase in Asian and multiracial populations aligns with national trends of growing diversity, although at a much slower pace in this community. The persistence of a strong white majority in this rural zip code is consistent with national patterns where rural areas tend to be less diverse than urban centers. The fluctuations in median income may reflect broader economic trends.
In conclusion, Pocono Pines has experienced minor demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade. It has largely maintained its character as a low-diversity, white-majority community. The subtle increases in Asian and multiracial populations suggest a very slow trend towards increased diversity, but the area remains far from transitioning to a more diverse categorization.
