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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
College Hill, a neighborhood in Easton, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". In 2022, 75% of its population identified as white. The median income in College Hill was $77,737 in 2022, indicating an affluent area. The presence of Lafayette College, a prestigious liberal arts institution, likely influences the neighborhood's demographic composition and economic status.
Over the past decade, College Hill has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". However, there has been a gradual decrease in the white population, declining from 83% in 2013 to 75% in 2022. This change suggests a slow but steady transition towards greater diversity, though not yet sufficient to alter its categorization.
The most significant changes have been increases in the Hispanic, Black, and Asian populations. The Hispanic population increased from 5% in 2013 to 10% in 2022, while the Black population also grew from 5% to 10% during the same period. The Asian population experienced a modest increase from 2% to 3%.
The median income in College Hill has fluctuated over the years but generally remained high. It reached a peak of $89,147 in 2014 and has since stabilized around the high $70,000s to low $80,000s. The slight decrease in median income from $81,224 in 2019 to $77,737 in 2022 coincides with the period of increased racial diversification.
The population of College Hill has grown modestly over the decade, from 7,717 in 2013 to 8,091 in 2022, indicating a stable and desirable neighborhood. This population growth, combined with increasing diversity and high median incomes, may suggest that College Hill is attracting a wider range of residents while maintaining its economic appeal.
The gradual diversification of College Hill aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and college town areas. However, the pace of change in College Hill appears slower than national averages. The neighborhood's high median income, consistently above $75,000, places it well above the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The presence of Lafayette College likely contributes to the area's economic stability and gradual diversification. College towns often attract a mix of long-term residents and transient student populations, which can influence both demographic composition and economic indicators.
While College Hill remains categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority," it shows signs of a slow transition towards greater diversity. This change, coupled with its sustained economic prosperity, suggests a neighborhood in gradual transition, balancing tradition with evolving demographics. If current trends continue, College Hill may approach a point where it could transition to a "Moderate Diversity" classification in the coming years.