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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 18970: Predominance of White Population and Income Trends
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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 18970 in Trumbauersville, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 90% white, with a total of 245 residents. The median income for 2022 was $83,990, exceeding the national median income.
Over the past decade, Trumbauersville has maintained its "Low Diversity" categorization. The white population has consistently been the majority, never falling below 84% of the total population. Minor changes include a decrease in the Hispanic population from 10% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, and an increase in residents identifying as two or more races from 0% in 2015 to 5% in 2022. The Black population has remained between 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Trumbauersville has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a substantial increase from $64,807 to $86,507. A peak was reached in 2018 at $86,507, followed by a decline to $74,116 in 2021. In 2022, the median income recovered to $83,990. The periods of highest income (2017-2019) coincided with the highest percentage of white residents (93-95%).
Population trends indicate a gradual decline from 290 residents in 2013 to 245 in 2022. This decline may suggest that some higher-income residents have moved out, potentially affecting the overall demographic and economic profile of the community.
Trumbauersville appears to be changing at a slower rate compared to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The community's high percentage of white residents and relatively high median income suggest it may be a more affluent, established community that has experienced less demographic change than many other areas in the country.
The fluctuations in median income, particularly the significant increase from 2013 to 2018, may reflect broader economic trends such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent economic growth period. The decrease in income in 2020-2021 could be attributed to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2022 rebound possibly indicating recovery.
In conclusion, while Trumbauersville remains a "Low Diversity" community, there are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The economic fluctuations over the past decade have been significant, but the area maintains a relatively high median income. As a small community, it may be more susceptible to rapid changes based on the movement of even a small number of residents, which could explain some of the year-to-year variations in both demographics and income.
