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Demographic Stability and Economic Fluctuations in Zip Code 15962: A Predominantly White Community
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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 15962 in Wilmore, Pennsylvania, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The community is 97% white with a population of 30 people. The median income for this area in 2022 was $74,771, which exceeds the national median income.
From 2013 to 2022, Wilmore maintained a "Low Diversity" categorization. The white population remained dominant, never falling below 96% of the total population. No significant shifts in racial composition occurred during this period, indicating a stable, homogeneous community.
Between 2017 and 2020, a small percentage (3-4%) of the population was categorized as "other." This minor shift did not significantly alter the overall demographic landscape of the community.
The median income in Wilmore fluctuated from 2013 to 2022. From 2013 to 2019, median income increased from $55,529 to $82,148, a 48% increase over six years. In 2020, median income dropped to $74,741. It increased sharply to $90,091 in 2021, the highest recorded for this community. In 2022, median income decreased to $74,771.
Population figures remained relatively stable, ranging from 21 to 33 residents over the entire period. The slight population increase from 22 in 2010 to 30 in 2022 did not significantly impact the racial composition or diversity of the community.
Wilmore has maintained its homogeneous demographic composition, contrasting with national trends of increasing diversity. The median income in Wilmore has consistently remained above the national median income, despite fluctuations.
Wilmore presents a case of a small, economically stable community that has resisted demographic shifts seen in many other parts of the country. Its "Low Diversity" categorization has remained constant over the past decade, even as its economic situation has experienced some volatility. This stability in racial composition, combined with above-average income levels, depicts a small, homogeneous community that has maintained its character and economic standing despite broader national trends towards increasing diversity and urbanization.
