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Demographic Analysis of Allison Park, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Allison Park, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 92% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for Low Diversity classification. The city's median income of $92,168 in 2022 indicates an affluent community, with a population of 30,770 spread across 13.86 square miles.
Over the past decade, Allison Park has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. However, there have been subtle shifts towards increased diversity. The white population decreased slightly from 95% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. Asian and Black populations have shown small but consistent growth, each reaching 3% and 2% respectively by 2022. The Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races have also seen modest increases, both reaching 1-2% by 2022. Despite these changes, the community has not transitioned to a new diversity category, as the shifts have been gradual and the white majority remains dominant.
The median income in Allison Park has fluctuated over the decade. It peaked at $95,369 in 2014, then experienced a gradual decline to $90,403 in 2019. There was a significant increase to $100,660 in 2021, followed by a drop to $92,168 in 2022. These income fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the subtle demographic shifts, suggesting that other economic factors may be more influential in the area's economic landscape. The population has shown modest growth, increasing from 29,705 in 2013 to 30,770 in 2022, indicating a stable and slightly growing community.
Allison Park's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages. The U.S. as a whole is much more diverse, with non-Hispanic whites making up about 60% of the population. The area's high median income also surpasses the national median, which was around $70,000 in 2021.
Based on the observed trends, Allison Park is likely to continue its gradual shift towards increased diversity, albeit at a slow pace. Over the next decade, the white population is expected to continue its slow decline, potentially dropping below 90%. Continued growth in Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial populations is anticipated. A potential transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity may occur if these trends accelerate.
Economically, the area is likely to maintain its affluent status, with median incomes potentially stabilizing or showing modest growth, barring any significant economic disruptions.
While the community is showing signs of a Transitional Community, the pace of change is currently too slow to fully qualify for this category. However, if the rate of diversification increases, Allison Park could potentially be classified as a Transitional Community within the next 10-15 years, gradually moving towards Moderate Diversity.
