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Demographic and Racial Analysis of Zip Code 17551: Transition from Low to Moderate Diversity (2013-2022)
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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 17551 in Millersville, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 77% of the total, while Hispanic (9%), Asian (5%), and multiracial (6%) populations have significant representation. The median income in 2022 was $64,753, showing an overall upward trend over the decade despite recent fluctuations.
Over the past decade, Millersville has transformed from a "Low Diversity" community in 2013 (86% white) to its current "White Majority" status. This shift is characterized as a "Transitional Community," with increases in Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial populations. The Hispanic population increased from 4% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, the Asian population rose from 1% to 5%, and the multiracial population grew from 1% to 6%. Concurrently, the white population decreased from 86% to 77%.
The median income has shown an overall positive trend, increasing from $58,191 in 2013 to $64,753 in 2022, an 11.3% increase over the decade. This growth was not linear, with periods of steady increase, slight decreases, and recovery. The population has also fluctuated, with an overall increase from 11,263 in 2013 to 12,252 in 2022, representing about 8.8% growth.
The increasing diversity in the community correlates with overall economic growth, despite recent fluctuations. The influx of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial residents coincides with periods of income growth, suggesting a link between the community's increasing diversity and economic opportunities or changing socio-economic patterns in the area.
The trends observed in Millersville align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and small urban areas. The growth in Hispanic and Asian populations reflects national demographic shifts seen in many parts of the United States over the past decade. The economic fluctuations, particularly the dip in 2019 and the decrease in 2022, may reflect broader economic challenges faced nationally.
Millersville exemplifies a community in transition, moving from low diversity to moderate diversity while maintaining a white majority. This demographic evolution has been accompanied by overall economic growth, suggesting a dynamic interplay between changing population composition and economic development. The community's ability to maintain relative economic stability while undergoing significant demographic changes indicates its resilience and adaptability in the face of broader societal shifts.
