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Demographic Analysis of Leesport, Pennsylvania: Low Diversity and Racial Composition 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
Leesport in Pennsylvania exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a predominantly White population (88% in 2022). The city's median income has shown an increasing trend over the past decade, reaching $76,893 in 2022. This analysis explores how Leesport's demographic and economic landscape has evolved over the past decade and what these changes might mean for the community's future.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Leesport has consistently maintained a Low Diversity categorization. The White population has remained the Racial Majority, with percentages ranging from 87% to 92%. There are subtle shifts worth noting: the Hispanic population decreased slightly from 8% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, the population of two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, and the Asian population remained stable at around 1%. These changes suggest a very slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not enough to shift the community out of the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Leesport has shown an overall positive trend, increasing from $65,447 in 2013 to $76,893 in 2022. This represents an increase of about 17.5% over nine years. There was a significant jump between 2020 and 2021, with median income rising from $76,339 to $83,556, before slightly decreasing in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,000 and 2,200 residents throughout the decade. This stability, combined with rising incomes, suggests a relatively prosperous community with little demographic turnover.
Leesport's demographic composition contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The borough's median income growth, however, aligns with broader economic recovery trends observed across the United States in the post-2008 recession era.
Based on the observed trends, Leesport is likely to maintain its Low Diversity categorization in the near future. However, the slow but steady increase in residents identifying as two or more races, coupled with a slight decrease in the White population percentage, suggests the community may be inching towards a Transitional Community status. Economically, if the upward trend in median income continues, Leesport may see further prosperity. However, the slight dip in 2022 from the 2021 peak warrants monitoring to determine if it's a temporary fluctuation or the start of a new trend.
While Leesport has maintained a stable demographic profile over the past decade, subtle shifts and economic improvements indicate a community that is slowly evolving. The challenge for local leaders will be to manage this gradual change while maintaining the economic progress achieved in recent years.
