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Demographic Analysis of Columbus, Pennsylvania: Predominantly White Population with Gradual Hispanic Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Columbus, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a community with Low Diversity, with a predominant White population of 93% as of 2022. The city has experienced minor fluctuations in its demographic composition over the past decade, maintaining its status as a White Majority area throughout. As of 2022, the median income stands at $62,058, with a population of 1,275.
From 2013 to 2022, Columbus has consistently remained in the Low Diversity category, with the White population consistently above 90%. The Hispanic population has shown a gradual increase, from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady growth in this demographic. The Black population has fluctuated minimally, peaking at 3% in 2017 but generally remaining at or below 1%. The Two or More Races category has remained relatively stable at around 2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Columbus has shown considerable fluctuation over the past decade. There was a decline from $58,867 in 2013 to a low of $48,460 in 2017. Since 2017, there has been a general upward trend, reaching a peak of $67,978 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $62,058 in 2022. This economic pattern doesn't show a clear correlation with the minor demographic shifts. The recent upward trend in median income coincides with the slight increase in the Hispanic population, but given the small scale of demographic change, it's difficult to establish a causal relationship.
Population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,060 and 1,280 residents over the decade, with no clear trend of growth or decline.
The gradual increase in the Hispanic population is consistent with national trends of growing Hispanic communities in many parts of the United States.
Based on the observed trends, Columbus is likely to remain a Low Diversity community with a White Majority in the near future. However, if the current trend continues, we might see a very gradual transition towards Moderate Diversity over the next couple of decades, primarily driven by the slow but steady growth of the Hispanic population.
Economically, the recent upward trend in median income suggests potential for continued economic growth, although the fluctuations over the past decade indicate that this growth may not be stable or consistent.
In conclusion, while Columbus shows signs of very gradual diversification and economic improvement, these changes are occurring at a slow pace. The community is likely to maintain its current demographic and economic characteristics in the short term, with the potential for more noticeable changes emerging over a longer time horizon.
