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Demographic Analysis of Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania: Low Diversity and Economic Growth
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, is a community with a population of 452 as of 2022, occupying an area of 0.14 square miles. The community is categorized as having "Low Diversity" based on recent data. The population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such in 2022. The median income for the area was $76,812 in 2022, indicating a relatively affluent community.
Over the past decade, Mount Gretna has maintained its status as a community with "Low Diversity." From 2013 to 2022, the white population has remained above 94%, with most years showing 97% or higher. There have been no significant shifts in racial composition during this period. In 2022, a small Asian population (1%) emerged for the first time in the data set.
The median income in Mount Gretna has shown an upward trend over the past decade. From $53,219 in 2013, it increased to $80,000 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $76,812 in 2022. This overall growth in median income suggests an improving economic situation for residents. The population fluctuated during this period, peaking at 605 in 2018 and then declining to 452 by 2022. Despite this population decrease, the median income continued to rise.
Mount Gretna's demographic stability contrasts with many areas in the United States that have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade. The community's high percentage of white residents and increasing median income might suggest it's a relatively affluent suburb or small town that has not seen the demographic shifts common in more urban or rapidly growing areas.
Based on the observed trends, it's likely that Mount Gretna will continue to be categorized as having "Low Diversity" in the near future. The slight increase in Asian population in 2022 is too small to predict a significant shift towards greater diversity. If this trend continues or accelerates, the community might eventually transition into the "Moderate Diversity" category, but this would likely take many years at the current rate of change.
Economically, the upward trend in median income suggests that Mount Gretna may continue to attract affluent residents. However, the recent population decline could indicate challenges in housing affordability or availability, which might impact future demographic and economic trends.
Mount Gretna appears to be a stable, affluent community with little racial diversity. While minor changes have occurred, they have not been significant enough to alter the overall demographic character of the area. Future changes are likely to be gradual unless external factors dramatically influence migration patterns or local economic conditions.
