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Demographic Analysis of Lower Burrell, 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
Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the city's population of 11,701 is 96% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income in 2022 was $68,435, indicating a slight decrease from previous years but still suggesting a relatively stable economic environment.
Over the past decade, Lower Burrell has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 95% throughout this period, with only minor fluctuations. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% by 2017, maintaining this level until a slight decrease to 1% in 2022. The Asian population briefly rose to 2% in 2016 but has since returned to 0%. The "Two or More Races" category emerged in 2019 and has grown to 2% by 2022.
The median income in Lower Burrell has shown an overall positive trend from 2013 to 2021, rising from $58,480 to $76,712. However, there was a decrease to $68,435 in 2022. This economic growth coincided with a slight population decline from 2013 to 2019, followed by a small rebound in 2020-2022.
Lower Burrell's extremely slow pace of diversification stands out as unusually resistant to the broader trend of increasing diversity observed in many U.S. cities over the past decade.
Based on the observed trends, Lower Burrell is likely to remain a "Low Diversity" community in the near future. However, if the slow trend towards increased diversity continues, a very gradual transition towards a "Transitional Community" category might be observed over the next decade or two.
The economic outlook is uncertain due to the recent drop in median income. If this is a temporary fluctuation and income growth resumes, it could potentially accelerate the slow diversification trend. However, if it represents a longer-term economic shift, it might further slow the already minimal pace of demographic change.
In conclusion, while Lower Burrell shows signs of extremely slow demographic change, its current trajectory suggests it will remain a predominantly white, low-diversity community for the foreseeable future, with economic factors playing a crucial role in any potential acceleration or deceleration of demographic shifts.
