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Demographic Analysis of Franklintown, Pennsylvania: Persistent Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Franklintown in Pennsylvania exhibits Low Diversity characteristics, with a predominantly White population of 92% in 2022. The city experienced moderate population growth from 1,309 in 2010 to 1,784 in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $80,229, indicating a relatively affluent community.
Franklintown has consistently maintained a Low Diversity classification throughout the analyzed period. The White population remained above 90% in all years with available data. Minor shifts occurred within minority populations. The Black population increased from 1% in 2014 to 4% in 2018-2019, before declining to 0% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 2% and 5% over the years. The Two or More Races category showed a slight increase from 1% to 2% in recent years.
The median income demonstrated an overall upward trend, rising from $72,421 in 2013 to $80,229 in 2022, with a low point of $65,555 in 2016. This trend suggests growing affluence in the community, potentially correlating with the sustained Low Diversity status. Higher incomes may be attracting or retaining residents of similar socioeconomic backgrounds, contributing to demographic stability.
Franklintown appears resistant to significant demographic changes, contrasting with national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. This stability may be attributed to factors such as limited housing development, established community preferences, or regional economic patterns not attracting a more diverse population.
Based on observed trends, Franklintown is likely to maintain its Low Diversity status in the near future. Slight increases in some minority populations suggest a very slow trend towards increased diversity, but not at a rate that would significantly alter the community's demographic makeup in the short term.
Current trends indicate a potential very gradual transition towards Moderate Diversity over an extended period, requiring sustained growth in minority populations and potentially some decrease in the White majority. However, given the stability of the current demographic makeup and rising median income, such a transition is likely to be slow and may not occur without significant external factors influencing migration patterns or local economic conditions.
Franklintown presents a picture of demographic stability with increasing affluence. While minor shifts in racial composition are occurring, they are not substantial enough to alter the community's overall Low Diversity classification in the foreseeable future.
