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Demographic Analysis of Hartleton, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Homogeneity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hartleton, Pennsylvania, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community as of 2022. The city has a population of 768, with 99% of residents identifying as white. This demographic composition has remained relatively stable over the past decade, showing minimal racial diversification. The median income in 2022 was $64,553, indicating a moderate economic status for the area.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Hartleton has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community, with the white population consistently representing over 95% of residents. There has been a slight increase in the white population percentage from 96% in 2013 to 99% in 2022, further solidifying its Low Diversity categorization. The Asian population has remained minimal, fluctuating between 0% and 1% over the years, with no significant representation from other racial groups.
The median income in Hartleton has shown a steady increase over the past decade, rising from $45,609 in 2013 to $64,553 in 2022, representing a 41.5% increase. This economic growth appears to have occurred independently of any major demographic shifts, suggesting that local economic factors or broader regional trends may be driving this improvement rather than changes in racial composition.
Population figures have fluctuated over the years, with no clear trend. The population was 774 in 2013, peaked at 886 in 2019, and then decreased to 768 in 2022. These fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with changes in racial composition or median income.
Hartleton appears to be diverging from the national trend towards greater racial diversity, maintaining and even slightly increasing its racial homogeneity. The economic growth observed in the borough aligns with broader national trends of increasing median incomes over the past decade, although the rate of increase may differ from national averages.
Based on the observed trends, it is likely that Hartleton will continue to be categorized as a Low Diversity community in the near future. The consistent and high percentage of white residents, coupled with minimal representation from other racial groups, suggests that significant demographic shifts are unlikely in the short term.
Economically, if the trend of increasing median income continues, the borough may see further improvements in its economic status. However, the lack of diversity could potentially limit opportunities for cultural and economic diversification that often accompany more heterogeneous communities.
Given the current trends, it is unlikely that Hartleton will shift to a different diversity category in the near future. However, if there were to be any change, it might be towards a slightly more diverse composition, potentially moving towards a Transitional Community status if there is a gradual increase in other racial groups. This transition would require significant changes in migration patterns or other demographic factors that are not currently evident in the data.
