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Demographic Analysis of Lake Meade, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition and Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lake Meade, Pennsylvania, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a predominantly White population of 95% in 2022. The city's median income was $89,313 in 2022, indicating an affluent community. Lake Meade had a population of 4,101 in 2022, representing a relatively small community that has maintained its racial homogeneity over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Lake Meade consistently fell under the Low Diversity category. The White population remained above 94% throughout this period. Minor shifts occurred in other racial groups. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 1-4%, peaking at 4% in 2019-2020. The population identifying as Two or More Races increased from 0% in 2017 to 3% in 2022. An Asian population first appeared in 2022 at 1%. These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, but not enough to shift the community out of the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Lake Meade increased from $83,537 in 2013 to $89,313 in 2022, a growth of about 6.9%. The income peaked at $97,913 in 2019, followed by a slight decline from 2019 to 2022. The consistently high median income suggests a stable, affluent community. The minor increases in diversity coincided with periods of income growth, potentially indicating that economic opportunities may be attracting a slightly more diverse population.
Lake Meade's demographic makeup contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The community's high median income and low diversity suggest it may be a relatively exclusive enclave, possibly in a suburban or exurban setting.
Based on observed trends, Lake Meade is likely to remain in the Low Diversity category for the foreseeable future. The slow increase in residents identifying as Two or More Races and the recent appearance of Asian residents suggest a potential for very gradual diversification. If these trends continue and accelerate, the community might eventually transition towards a Moderate Diversity category, but this would likely take many years at the current rate of change.
Economically, the area appears stable with a high median income. Barring significant external economic shocks, the median income is expected to continue its gradual upward trend, potentially recovering to and surpassing the 2019 peak in the coming years.
Lake Meade presents as a stable, affluent, predominantly White community showing very early signs of potential diversification. The economic stability of the area may continue to attract a slightly more diverse population over time, but dramatic shifts in the demographic makeup appear unlikely in the near future.
