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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 18462: Predominantly White Population in Starrucca, Pennsylvania
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 18462 in Starrucca, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 91% of the total, which meets the criteria for a racial group dominating with over 75% of the population. In 2022, the area had a population of 400 residents with a median income of $55,277.
Over the past decade, Starrucca has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, ranging from 90% to 97% throughout the period. There have been subtle shifts within this category. A small increase in diversity has been observed, with the Hispanic population growing from 1% in the early 2010s to 4% by 2022. The "two or more races" category emerged and stabilized around 1-4% in recent years. The black and Native American populations have fluctuated between 0-1% over the years.
The economic landscape of Starrucca has shown correlations with its demographic makeup. The median income has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $44,165 in 2013 to $55,277 in 2022, an increase of about 25% over a decade. The median income peaked at $64,314 in 2018, coinciding with the lowest white population percentage (92%) and highest "two or more races" percentage (4%) in the dataset. In recent years, both the racial composition and median income have stabilized, with the white population settling around 90-91% and the median income around $55,000.
The population has fluctuated between 343 and 418 residents over the decade, with no clear trend. This suggests a relatively stable community size despite economic and minor demographic changes.
With a population density of about 14.5 people per square mile, Starrucca is significantly less dense than the average U.S. population density of about 94 people per square mile. This rural characteristic often correlates with less racial diversity. The median income growth in Starrucca generally aligns with national trends of income growth over the past decade. While Starrucca remains overwhelmingly white, the small increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower pace than many urban and suburban areas.
Starrucca remains a "Low Diversity" community, but has experienced subtle demographic shifts and notable economic changes over the past decade. These changes, though minor, may be early indicators of slowly increasing diversity and economic development in this rural Pennsylvania community.
