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Demographic Shifts in Zip Code 18087: Increasing Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 18087 in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania, is classified as a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The population consists of 293 individuals with a median income of $70,647. The racial composition includes 69% white, 16% Hispanic, and 12% Asian residents.
Over the past decade, Trexlertown has transitioned from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community. In 2013, whites comprised 84% of the population, decreasing to 69% by 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% to 16%, while the Asian population grew from 11% to 12% during this period.
The demographic changes have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, the median income remained around $90,000-$100,000. A sharp decline to $70,440 was observed in 2020, coinciding with increases in Hispanic and Asian populations. The median income has not recovered to pre-2020 levels as the community has become more diverse.
Population figures have remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 280 and 345 residents. The demographic changes are likely due to a combination of outmigration of white residents and in-migration of Hispanic and Asian residents.
The trends in Trexlertown align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. Many small communities across the United States have experienced similar transitions, with growing Hispanic and Asian populations contributing to increased diversity.
Trexlertown is undergoing a demographic transition that is gradually increasing its diversity. While it remains a White Majority community, the growing presence of Hispanic and Asian residents is reshaping its demographic profile. These changes, coupled with recent economic fluctuations, suggest that Trexlertown is in a period of socio-economic transition that may continue to evolve in the coming years.
