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Demographic Analysis of Norvelt, Pennsylvania: A Predominantly White Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Norvelt, Pennsylvania, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population is 2,013, with 99% identifying as white and 1% as two or more races. The median income in 2022 was $50,718.
From 2013 to 2022, Norvelt maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority. The white population consistently comprised 96-100% of the total population. In 2022, 1% of the population began identifying as two or more races, potentially indicating a slight increase in diversity.
The median income in Norvelt decreased from $62,681 in 2013 to $50,718 in 2022, a 19% reduction. This decline does not correlate with significant demographic shifts. The population decreased from 2,525 in 2013 to 2,013 in 2022, a 20% reduction, coinciding with the median income decline.
Norvelt has not followed national trends of increasing diversity, maintaining its homogeneous racial composition. The economic downturn, characterized by decreasing median income and population, may reflect broader trends affecting rural or small-town America.
Norvelt is likely to remain a Low Diversity community with a White Majority in the near future. The recent emergence of a small percentage identifying as two or more races could indicate the start of a slow transition towards increased diversity. However, any significant shift would likely take many years to materialize.
If the downward trend in median income and population continues, Norvelt may face economic sustainability and community vitality challenges. This could lead to further population decline unless economic revitalization efforts are implemented or new opportunities emerge.
Norvelt is expected to remain in the Low Diversity category for the foreseeable future. It may slowly begin to show characteristics of a Transitional Community if the trend of increasing multi-racial identification continues and accelerates. However, this transition, if it occurs, would be very gradual based on current data.
