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Demographic Stability and Affluence in Maple Glen: A Study of Race and Income
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Maple Glen, Pennsylvania is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" (84% in 2022). The neighborhood has a median income of $150,185 in 2022, which is above the national average. Maple Glen is a suburban area near Philadelphia, appealing to upper-middle-class families seeking a quieter lifestyle with access to urban amenities.
Over the past decade, Maple Glen has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." The Asian population has increased slightly from 10% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. Other racial groups have remained stable, with Black and Hispanic populations consistently representing about 1-2% each throughout the decade. The community has not transitioned between major diversity categories, maintaining its "Low Diversity" status throughout the period.
The median income has shown an upward trend, increasing from $126,732 in 2013 to $150,185 in 2022, representing an 18.5% increase over the decade. The slight increase in the Asian population coincides with the rising median income. Despite the rising income, the population has fluctuated, peaking at 8,097 in 2015 and settling at 7,501 in 2022.
Maple Glen's demographic and economic trends align with patterns of affluent suburban communities around major cities, where wealth tends to concentrate in predominantly white areas with growing Asian populations. The median income in Maple Glen ($150,185 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (about $70,784 in 2021), highlighting the area's affluence.
Unlike many suburban areas that have seen increasing diversity over the past decade, Maple Glen has maintained its demographic composition with only minor changes. This stability contrasts with national trends of increasing racial diversity in suburban areas. The consistent increase in median income suggests a high level of economic resilience in the community.
Maple Glen represents a stable, affluent, predominantly white suburban community that has seen incremental increases in its Asian population and overall wealth over the past decade. It hasn't experienced significant demographic shifts. Its economic trajectory reflects broader trends of wealth concentration in select suburban areas, particularly those with growing Asian populations. The community's resistance to major demographic changes, despite its proximity to a major city, makes it a case study in suburban demographic stability amidst broader national trends towards increased diversity.
