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Demographic Analysis of Russell, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Russell, Pennsylvania, is a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population comprises 91% of the total as of 2022, exceeding the 75% threshold for Low Diversity classification. The city's median income has grown to $84,130 in 2022, indicating an affluent community.
Russell has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community over the past decade. However, there are signs of increasing diversity. The white population has decreased from 98% in 2013 to 91% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 1% to 2% over the same period. These changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Russell has shown volatility and overall growth. From 2013 to 2015, there was a decline from $71,142 to $52,694. Since 2015, there has been an upward trend, with income more than doubling to $87,265 by 2021. A slight decrease occurred in 2022, but the median income remains higher than a decade ago. This economic growth coincides with the subtle increase in diversity.
The growth in median income and the subtle increase in diversity align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas, as well as growing income inequality.
Russell is likely to continue its slow transition towards greater diversity over the coming years. While it may remain a Low Diversity community in the near term, it could potentially evolve into a Moderate Diversity community within the next decade if current trends accelerate.
Economically, the area appears poised for continued prosperity, with median incomes likely to stabilize or continue growing modestly. This economic strength could attract more diverse residents, further driving the transition towards increased diversity.
Russell remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community. Subtle demographic shifts and strong economic growth suggest it may be in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community. Monitoring these trends in the coming years will be crucial to understanding the evolving nature of this Pennsylvania community.
