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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
New Alexandria in Pennsylvania exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity with a strong white majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 98% of the community, with a median income of $56,887. The city has experienced population fluctuations over the past decade, currently housing 1,617 residents in an area of 0.85 square miles.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), New Alexandria has consistently maintained its status as a low diversity community with a white majority. From 2013 to 2016, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races growing from 3% to 7%. Post-2016, this trend reversed, with the white population increasing from 91% to 98% by 2019 and maintaining that level through 2022. A small but notable change is the emergence of a black population (2%) in 2022, indicating a potential nascent shift towards slightly increased diversity.
The median income in New Alexandria has shown overall growth, correlating with some demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2017, there was a significant increase in median income from $41,429 to $58,513, coinciding with the period of slightly increased racial diversity. The peak median income of $60,901 was reached in 2018, after which there has been a slight decline to $56,887 in 2022. The population has fluctuated, with a peak of 1,909 in 2016 coinciding with the highest racial diversity, followed by a decline to 1,617 in 2022.
The trends in New Alexandria appear to diverge from national trends towards increasing diversity. The community has maintained its predominantly white demographic composition, even slightly increasing it in recent years, which is contrary to the general trend of increasing diversity in many U.S. communities.
Based on the observed trends, it is likely that New Alexandria will maintain its status as a low diversity, white majority community in the near future. However, the recent introduction of a small black population (2% in 2022) could potentially signal the beginning of a very gradual shift towards slightly increased diversity.
If this trend continues and accelerates, New Alexandria might slowly transition towards a moderate diversity category over the next decade or two. This transition would likely be characterized by a gradual decrease in the white population percentage, potentially dropping below 90%, an increase in other racial groups, particularly black and possibly Hispanic populations, and a potential return of the "two or more races" category, which was more prominent in the mid-2010s.
It is important to note that such changes, if they occur, are likely to be gradual given the current strong white majority. Economic factors, such as job opportunities and housing affordability, will play a crucial role in determining whether the community attracts a more diverse population in the future.