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Demographic Transitions in Zip Code 19036: White Majority with 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
Zip code 19036 in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "White Majority" area with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 77% of the total, with other racial groups having significant representation. The median income for 2022 was $65,451, and the population was 13,013.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" area to a "White Majority" area with increasing diversity. In 2013, the white population comprised 86% of the total, categorizing it as "Low Diversity." By 2022, this percentage decreased to 77%, while other racial groups, particularly Black and Hispanic populations, increased.
The community is classified as a "Transitional Community," with consistent growth in minority populations. The Black population increased from 6% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. The Hispanic population tripled from 1% to 3% during this period. Asian representation emerged at 1% by 2022, and the multiracial population grew from 2% to 4%.
The demographic shifts correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $58,330 to $65,451, an overall growth of about 12%. The income peaked in 2021 at $70,592 before declining in 2022. The population grew modestly from 12,708 in 2013 to 13,013 in 2022.
The trends observed in this zip code align with broader national patterns of increasing racial diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have been experiencing similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse areas over the past decade. The growth in Black and Hispanic populations mirrors national trends of minority groups moving to suburban areas.
The income fluctuations, especially the recent decline, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many communities nationwide. Zip code 19036 exemplifies a suburban area in transition, moving towards greater racial diversity while experiencing economic fluctuations. These changes likely bring both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, local services, and economic development.
