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Demographic Evolution in Zip Code 15320: A Predominantly White Community (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 15320 in Fairdale, Pennsylvania, is categorized as an area of "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The community is predominantly white, with 98% of the population identifying as such. This racial composition has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with only minor fluctuations.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Fairdale has consistently maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population consistently comprising over 96% of the total. This places the area firmly in the "Low Diversity" category. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories over this period.
The community has seen minimal representation from other racial groups. The "Two or More Races" category has consistently represented about 1% of the population. Hispanic representation has slightly increased from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022, which could potentially indicate the very early stages of a "Transitional Community," although the change is too small to conclusively categorize it as such at this point.
The median income in Fairdale has shown a general upward trend over the past decade, increasing from $46,438 in 2013 to $57,664 in 2022, representing a growth of about 24%. This increase in median income suggests an overall improvement in the economic conditions of the area.
The population has remained relatively stable during this period, fluctuating between approximately 5,600 and 6,200 residents. The stability in population coupled with rising median income could indicate that the economic improvements are benefiting the existing residents rather than attracting a significant influx of new residents.
The demographic makeup of Fairdale stands in contrast to national trends towards increasing diversity. While many areas across the United States have seen growing representation from various racial and ethnic groups, Fairdale has maintained a highly homogeneous population.
The increase in median income observed in Fairdale aligns with broader national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 financial crisis.
Fairdale, as represented by zip code 15320, presents a picture of demographic stability amid economic growth. The area has maintained its status as a low-diversity, white-majority community over the past decade, showing little change in its racial composition. At the same time, it has experienced notable economic improvement as evidenced by the rise in median income. This combination of demographic stability and economic growth suggests a community that is experiencing positive economic changes without significant alterations to its longstanding demographic character. However, the slight increase in Hispanic representation, while currently minimal, could be an early indicator of potential future demographic shifts, warranting continued observation in the coming years.
