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Demographic Evolution of Zip Code 17363: Race and Diversity Changes from 2013 to 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 17363, located in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population of this area is 8,226 with a median household income of $87,750, indicating an affluent suburban location.
From 2013 to 2022, the area maintained its "White Majority" status, with the white population consistently above 90%. However, a slight trend towards increased diversity was observed over this period. The white population decreased from 97% in 2013 to 90% in 2022. Concurrently, the Black population increased from 0% to 3%, the Hispanic population doubled from 1% to 2%, the Asian population remained stable at approximately 1%, and a new category of "Two or More Races" emerged, growing from 0% to 3%.
The median household income in the area showed an upward trend, increasing from $77,570 in 2013 to $87,750 in 2022, with a peak of $99,820 in 2021. This represents an increase of about 13% over the decade, outpacing inflation for most of this period. The gradual increase in diversity coincides with this rise in median income, suggesting that the area may be attracting a more diverse, affluent population.
The population of the area remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 8,520 in 2013 to 8,226 in 2022. This indicates that the observed diversification is occurring gradually and may be attributed to both in-migration of diverse populations and generational changes within existing families.
The increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The rise in median income is consistent with trends seen in many affluent suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan regions. The stability of the population suggests that this area is not experiencing rapid growth or decline.
Zip code 17363 remains a predominantly white, affluent area with low diversity. However, it shows signs of gradual diversification and economic growth. This slow transition suggests a stable community that is incrementally becoming more diverse, possibly due to its increasing economic attractiveness. At the current rate of change, it would likely take several more decades for the area to transition out of the "Low Diversity" category into a more diverse classification.
