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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 18966: Predominantly White Population and Income Trends
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 18966 in Churchville, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area as of 2022. The community is 92% white with a median income of $113,622, indicating an affluent, homogeneous suburban area.
Over the past decade, Churchville has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently comprised over 90% of the total population. There are minor signs of increasing diversity, with the Hispanic population growing from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, the Asian population remaining stable at around 3%, the Black population maintaining about 1% since 2016, and the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increasing from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Churchville has shown an upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $99,305. It peaked at $124,269 in 2021, representing a 25% increase over eight years. There was a slight decrease to $113,622 in 2022, still representing a 14% increase from 2013.
This consistent growth in median income suggests an increasingly affluent community, which may be influencing or influenced by the area's demographic composition. High property values and cost of living associated with rising incomes could potentially be limiting factors for increased diversity.
Population trends show a slight decline from 37,777 in 2013 to 36,058 in 2022, a decrease of about 4.5%. This modest population decrease, coupled with rising incomes, might indicate a trend towards larger, more expensive homes and smaller household sizes, typical of affluent suburban areas.
The median household income in Churchville ($113,622 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The area's racial homogeneity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many suburban areas. The slight increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations aligns with broader national demographic shifts, albeit at a much slower rate in this community.
Churchville shows signs of slow diversification but remains a predominantly white, affluent suburb. The community's high and rising median income may be both a cause and effect of its demographic stability, potentially creating economic barriers to rapid diversification. As the community continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor whether these subtle demographic shifts accelerate or whether the area's economic profile continues to reinforce its current low-diversity status.
