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Demographic Shift in Zip Code 15082: White Majority to Increasing Asian Population
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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 15082 in Sturgeon, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a White Majority as of 2022. The area has a population of 257 and a median income of $145,356, indicating an affluent suburban or rural community.
Over the past decade, Sturgeon has experienced a significant change in its racial composition. The community transitioned from a "Low Diversity" area with an overwhelming White Majority to a more diverse area, while still maintaining a White Majority status. From 2013-2017, the community started as a "Low Diversity" area with over 88% White population. Between 2018-2022, a notable shift occurred, moving towards "Moderate Diversity." The Asian population increased from 6% in 2013 to 32% in 2022, while the White population decreased from 89% to 64%.
This transition suggests that Sturgeon could be classified as a "Transitional Community," with a clear trend towards increasing diversity, particularly driven by growth in the Asian population. The demographic shifts correlate strongly with economic changes. There has been a significant increase in median income from $105,453 in 2013 to $145,356 in 2022, a 37.8% increase over nine years. The population has grown from 177 in 2013 to 257 in 2022, a 45.2% increase.
The simultaneous increase in Asian population, overall population growth, and rising median income suggests an influx of high-earning Asian families into the area. This could be indicative of skilled professionals moving into the community, possibly due to job opportunities in nearby urban centers or changes in local industries.
This trend of increasing diversity in affluent suburbs is consistent with broader patterns observed in many metropolitan areas across the United States. The rapid growth of the Asian population aligns with national trends of Asian Americans being the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. The substantial increase in median income outpaces national averages, suggesting that Sturgeon is becoming increasingly attractive to high-income earners, possibly due to its proximity to economic centers or quality of life factors.
Sturgeon represents a "Transitional Community" moving from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity," with a strong correlation between increasing racial diversity and rising affluence. This transformation likely reflects broader regional economic shifts and changing patterns of suburban settlement among diverse, high-income professionals.
