Loading Content...
Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 19070: Racial Composition and Trends from 2013 to 2022
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 19070 in Morton, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "White Majority" area with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The white population constitutes 80% of the total population. The median income in 2022 was $86,394, indicating an upper-middle-class community. From 2013 to 2022, the area experienced demographic changes.
The white population in the area has maintained a majority status, never falling below 80% during the analyzed period. However, a slight downward trend is observed, decreasing from 83% in 2013 to 80% in 2022. Despite being categorized as "Low Diversity," the community shows signs of gradual diversification. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 9-12%. The Hispanic population increased from 1% to 2%. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in the area has shown overall growth, increasing from $76,489 in 2013 to $86,394 in 2022, representing a 13% increase over nine years. Despite rising incomes, the population decreased from 7,390 in 2013 to 6,681 in 2022, a decline of about 9.6%.
The increasing median income coincides with a growing Asian population. The population decline, coupled with rising incomes, may suggest gentrification or changing housing preferences. The increase in the "Two or More Races" category could indicate growing interracial families or a shift in how people identify themselves.
These trends generally align with broader national patterns. Many suburban areas are experiencing increased diversity at varying rates. The growth in Asian and multiracial populations reflects national demographic shifts. The trend of rising incomes coupled with population decline in some suburban areas is observed in other parts of the country.
Morton remains a predominantly white, upper-middle-class community, but shows signs of gradual diversification and economic changes. These shifts may have implications for local services, school systems, and community dynamics in the coming years. Continued monitoring of these trends will be important for local policymakers and community leaders to ensure inclusive growth and adaptation to changing demographics.
