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Demographic Analysis of Houston, Pennsylvania: Racial Composition and Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Houston, Pennsylvania, is a small community with a population of 1,204 as of 2022. The city is categorized as having low diversity with a strong white majority. Data shows that 89% of the population identifies as white, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The median income in 2022 was $58,841, reflecting a moderate economic status for the area.
Over the past decade, Houston has maintained its status as a white majority community with low diversity. The white population percentage has slightly decreased from 90% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Black population has seen a modest change from 7% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The Hispanic and Two or More Races categories have shown small but consistent growth, from 1% each in 2013 to 1% and 4% respectively in 2022.
The median income in Houston has shown an overall positive trend. From 2013 to 2019, there was an increase in median income from $44,976 to $61,643, representing a growth of about 37%. There has been a slight decline since 2019, with the 2022 median income at $58,841.
The trends in Houston reflect broader national patterns of slowly increasing diversity in smaller, predominantly white communities. The pace of change in Houston appears to be slower than national averages.
Based on observed trends, Houston will likely continue to experience slow but steady diversification over the next decade. It may remain in the low diversity category for the foreseeable future, but might see a gradual transition towards moderate diversity if current trends accelerate.
Economically, the area may continue to see modest growth in median income, potentially attracting more diverse residents. The recent slight decline in median income should be monitored as it could impact future demographic trends.
Houston is likely to remain a predominantly white majority community with low diversity in the near future, but with a slow trend towards increased racial diversity and economic growth. This gradual change could eventually lead to a more diverse and economically robust community, albeit at a pace slower than many other areas in the country.
