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Demographic Analysis of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania: Racial Composition and Economic Trends from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, is classified as a Majority-Minority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the population of 11,051 consists of 49% Black, 38% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian residents. The median income in 2022 was $66,027, indicating a middle-class suburban community.
Over the past decade, Lansdowne has maintained its Majority-Minority status. The Black population has remained relatively stable between 47-54%. The White population has slightly declined from 41% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Asian population peaked at 7% in 2017-2018 before decreasing to 2% in 2022. The multiracial population has slightly increased from 2% to 4% over the decade.
The median income in Lansdowne has fluctuated over the years. It declined from $63,396 in 2013 to a low of $59,280 in 2019, then rebounded to $67,108 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $66,027 in 2022. The population has grown from 10,618 in 2013 to 11,051 in 2022, indicating a stable community.
The trends in Lansdowne reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas and the economic challenges and subsequent recovery experienced by many middle-class communities in the post-2008 recession era.
Based on observed trends, Lansdowne is likely to continue as a Majority-Minority community with increasing diversity. The growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations suggests a potential transition towards High Diversity in the future if these trends continue and accelerate.
Economically, the recent upward trend in median income, if sustained, could lead to increased community investments and potentially attract more diverse, middle-class residents. This could further drive the transition towards High Diversity while maintaining or improving the economic status of the community.
Lansdowne demonstrates a stable Majority-Minority status with signs of increasing diversity and economic improvement. The community appears to be on a path of gradual change, potentially moving towards a more diverse and economically robust future while maintaining its current demographic character.
