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Demographic Analysis of Green Hills, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Homogeneity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Green Hills, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the city's population is 100% white. This demographic composition has remained largely unchanged over the past decade. The city's population in 2022 is 1,095, with a median income of $53,153.
From 2013 to 2022, Green Hills has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently comprised at least 98% of the total population. Other racial groups have had minimal representation, with the "two or more races" category reaching a maximum of 2% in 2015 and the Hispanic population peaking at 2% in 2021. These minor variations did not significantly alter the community's diversity classification.
The median income in Green Hills has fluctuated between 2013 and 2022. It reached a low of $44,388 in 2019 and a high of $58,377 in 2018. The years with the highest median income (2018 and 2022) coincided with periods of slightly lower diversity, when the white population was 99% and 100% respectively. However, the minimal demographic changes make it difficult to establish strong correlations between racial composition and economic trends.
The population has varied over time, reaching a maximum of 1,347 in 2014 and a minimum of 985 in 2019. The 2022 population of 1,095 represents a slight increase from the 2019 low but remains below the peak levels of the mid-2010s.
Green Hills's racial homogeneity is atypical for many areas in the United States, which have generally been trending towards greater diversity over the past decade. The borough's consistent "Low Diversity" status contrasts with national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in many urban and suburban areas.
Based on observed trends, Green Hills is likely to maintain its "Low Diversity" status in the near future. The white population has remained consistently high, with only minor fluctuations in other racial categories. If the slight increases in Hispanic population continue or accelerate, the community could potentially transition towards a "Transitional Community" category in the longer term.
The median income has shown resilience, recovering from the 2019 low. If this upward trend continues, it could potentially attract new residents and possibly lead to increased diversity over time. However, given the strong historical trend of racial homogeneity, any significant demographic shifts would likely occur gradually over an extended period.
Green Hills has experienced some economic fluctuations, but its racial composition has remained remarkably stable over the past decade. Barring any significant external factors or policy changes, the community is likely to maintain its current demographic character in the immediate future, with the potential for very gradual diversification over the long term.
