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Zip Code 19004: Racial Demographics and Trends in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
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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 19004 in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a high median income of $129,409, which is above the national average, and a population of 10,350. This affluent suburban community has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, the community has maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population representing over 75% of residents. There has been a gradual decline in this majority, from 88% in 2013 to 77% in 2022. The community shows signs of transitioning towards "Moderate Diversity" with increases in minority populations. The Asian population increased from 4% to 7%, the Black population rose from 3% to 10%, the Hispanic population doubled from 1% to 2%, and the "Two or More Races" category tripled from 1% to 3%.
The consistent increase in minority populations indicates that Bala Cynwyd is becoming a "Transitional Community," slowly moving towards greater diversity. The median income has remained high throughout the period, peaking at $141,288 in 2013 and settling at $129,409 in 2022. This represents a slight decline but still indicates a very affluent community. The population has grown from 9,614 in 2013 to 10,350 in 2022, a 7.7% increase, suggesting the area's continued attractiveness to new residents.
As the community has become slightly more diverse, there has been a marginal decrease in median income. However, the area remains highly affluent, potentially indicating that incoming diverse populations are also of high socioeconomic status.
Bala Cynwyd represents a wealthy suburban enclave that is experiencing gradual demographic changes. This trend aligns with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan centers. The high median income suggests that this diversification is likely driven by affluent minorities moving into the area, rather than gentrification or displacement of existing residents.
The community's evolution reflects a broader national trend of slow but steady increases in diversity, even in traditionally homogeneous, affluent suburbs. However, the persistence of a strong white majority and very high median income indicates that this area is changing more slowly than many other suburban communities across the United States.
Bala Cynwyd remains a predominantly white, highly affluent community, but it shows clear signs of becoming a "Transitional Community" with increasing diversity. This gradual shift, coupled with sustained high income levels, suggests a controlled and economically stable diversification process that may continue in the coming years, potentially leading to a more moderately diverse community in the future.
