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Demographic Analysis of Briar Creek, Pennsylvania: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Briar Creek, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population comprises 90% of the total in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced population growth over the past decade, increasing from 1,620 residents in 2010 to 1,794 in 2022. The area has seen economic improvement, with median income rising from $34,374 in 2013 to $44,094 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period, Briar Creek has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. There have been subtle shifts in this categorization. The white population has slightly decreased from 95% in 2019 to 90% in 2022. The Black population has grown from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 0% to 4% over the same period. These changes indicate that Briar Creek may be entering a phase as a Transitional Community.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic trends. The median income has shown growth, rising from $34,374 in 2013 to $44,094 in 2022, a 28% increase over nine years. The population has fluctuated, with notable increases in 2020 (2,156 residents) and 2021 (2,046 residents), before settling at 1,794 in 2022. The increase in median income coincides with the gradual diversification of the community.
As a small borough in Pennsylvania, Briar Creek's gradual diversification may reflect a broader trend of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. The 28% increase in median income over nine years outpaces the national inflation rate for the same period, indicating real economic growth in the community. Despite national economic challenges, Briar Creek has maintained population stability and continued income growth, suggesting a resilient local economy.
Briar Creek remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, but shows signs of gradual change. The increasing representation of minority groups, coupled with steady economic growth, suggests a community in transition. These trends may lead to more significant demographic shifts and potentially increased diversity in the coming years, possibly altering the social and economic fabric of this small Pennsylvania borough.
