Loading Content...
Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 18621: Predominant White Population with Slight Diversity Increase
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 18621 in Silkworth, Pennsylvania, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area is predominantly white, with 93% of the population identifying as white. The community has experienced subtle demographic shifts over the past decade, along with changes in median income and population.
From 2013 to 2022, Silkworth has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, decreasing slightly from 98% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. This minor shift does not alter the overall categorization but indicates a slow trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has gradually increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has also increased from 1% to 3% over the same period.
The median income in Silkworth has shown an upward trend, increasing from $52,362 in 2013 to $71,867 in 2022, representing a 37% increase over nine years. This economic growth has occurred alongside a decline in population, from 5,265 in 2013 to 4,472 in 2022, a decrease of about 15%.
The inverse relationship between rising incomes and declining population could suggest outmigration of lower-income residents, an aging population with increasing retirement incomes but decreasing household sizes, or economic improvements attracting higher-income residents while overall population decreases due to other factors.
The trend of increasing diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in many communities across the United States. The significant increase in median income outpaces the national average income growth for a similar period, suggesting strong economic improvements in this area relative to national trends. The population decline goes against the trend of many urban and suburban areas that have seen population growth, particularly in economically prosperous regions.
Silkworth remains a low-diversity area with a strong white majority. Subtle demographic shifts and significant economic changes over the past decade suggest a community in slow transition. The combination of rising incomes, decreasing population, and small increases in minority representation indicates a community undergoing gradual but notable socio-economic changes. These trends warrant continued observation to determine whether they will accelerate in the coming years, potentially leading to more significant demographic and economic shifts in the future.
