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Demographic Analysis of Prompton, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Prompton, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 95% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The city's current median income is $56,427, with a population of 1,194 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Prompton has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the majority, never falling below 93% throughout the observed period. There are subtle indications of increasing diversity. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2021, before decreasing to 2% in 2022. The Black population emerged in the data from 2018 onwards, consistently representing 1-2% of the population. The population identifying as two or more races fluctuated between 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Prompton has fluctuated over the past decade. It peaked at $61,141 in 2014, reached its lowest point at $49,686 in 2017, and recently recovered to $60,399 in 2021, before declining slightly to $56,427 in 2022. These economic fluctuations do not appear to strongly correlate with the minor demographic shifts observed. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight overall decrease from 1,355 in 2013 to 1,194 in 2022.
The persistence of a predominantly white population in Prompton suggests that it may not be following national trends towards increased diversity seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States.
Based on the observed trends, Prompton is likely to remain a "Low Diversity" community in the near future. The slow increase in minority populations, particularly Hispanic residents, suggests a potential for very gradual diversification. However, given the current demographics and the slow pace of change, it would take many years of consistent trends for the community to transition into a new category such as "Moderate Diversity."
If current trends continue or accelerate slightly, we might observe a gradual increase in the Hispanic population, potentially reaching 7-8% in the next decade. There may be continued small representation of Black residents and those of two or more races. The white population may potentially drop below 90%, but likely remain well above the 75% threshold for "Low Diversity."
Economically, the fluctuations in median income suggest a degree of economic vulnerability. If this pattern continues, we might expect median income to hover around the $55,000-$60,000 range in the coming years, barring any significant economic events or changes in the local economy.
In conclusion, while Prompton shows signs of very gradual diversification, it is likely to remain a "Low Diversity" community for the foreseeable future, with minor economic fluctuations that do not significantly correlate with these slow demographic shifts.
