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Demographic Analysis of Rouseville, Pennsylvania: A Predominantly White Low Diversity Community
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Rouseville, Pennsylvania, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community with a predominantly White population of 99% in 2022. The median income has increased over the past decade, reaching $61,057 in 2022. The population has fluctuated, peaking in 2017 and declining since then.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Rouseville has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The White population has remained above 96% throughout, with minimal representation from other racial groups. There has been a slight increase in the White population percentage from 96% in 2013 to 99% in 2022. The Hispanic population showed minor fluctuations, appearing at 1% from 2018 to 2021, but dropping to 0% in 2022. The Two or More Races category decreased from 3% in 2013-2014 to 1% in 2022, with some years showing 0%.
The median income has shown consistent growth, rising from $39,257 in 2013 to $61,057 in 2022, representing a 55.5% increase over this period. This economic improvement coincides with the maintenance of the Low Diversity status. Population trends show more variability. The population increased from 749 in 2010 to a peak of 868 in 2017, but has since declined to 706 in 2022. This recent population decrease has not negatively impacted median income growth, which has continued to rise.
Rouseville's demographic trends contrast with many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. that are experiencing increased racial diversification. The steady increase in median income aligns with national economic recovery trends following the 2008 recession. However, the recent population decline may indicate challenges in retaining or attracting new residents, despite improving economic conditions.
Based on the observed trends, it is likely that Rouseville will continue to be categorized as a Low Diversity community in the near future. The White population percentage has been stable and slightly increasing, with minimal representation from other racial groups. Economically, if current trends persist, continued growth in median income can be expected. However, the declining population trend is a potential concern. If this trend continues, it could eventually impact the local economy and potentially lead to a shift in community dynamics.
In terms of the library categories, while a significant change seems unlikely in the short term, if the community were to experience any shift, it might be towards becoming a Transitional Community. This could occur if efforts are made to attract a more diverse population or if broader regional demographic changes begin to influence Rouseville. However, such a transition would likely be gradual and take many years to manifest, given the current demographic composition.
