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Demographic Analysis of Selinsgrove, 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
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 85% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The city's current median income is $66,782 with a population of 5,710.
Over the past decade, Selinsgrove has remained in the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has decreased from 89% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 5% in 2013 to 7% in 2017, before stabilizing at 5% in recent years. The Black population has gradually increased from 4% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Asian population and those identifying as two or more races have shown small but consistent increases.
The median income in Selinsgrove has fluctuated over the past decade. It rose from $63,031 in 2013 to a peak of $76,440 in 2018. There was a drop to $58,202 in 2019, followed by a recovery to $66,782 in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear to directly correlate with the gradual increase in diversity.
Selinsgrove's demographic trends align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in small towns. However, the rate of change is slower than in many other areas, maintaining Selinsgrove's status as a predominantly white community.
Based on the observed trends, Selinsgrove is likely to continue its slow progression towards greater diversity. It may remain in the "Low Diversity" category for the near future, but there is potential for it to transition into a "Moderate Diversity" community within the next decade if current trends accelerate. This could occur if the Hispanic population continues to grow, potentially reaching 10% or more, the combined non-white population increases to around 20-25%, and the Asian and multi-racial populations continue their upward trends.
Economically, if the diversification continues alongside stable or increasing median incomes, it could signal a positive correlation between increased diversity and economic growth. However, the fluctuations in median income over the past decade suggest that other factors beyond demographic shifts play significant roles in the local economy.
Selinsgrove remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community. Subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade hint at a gradual transformation. Monitoring these trends in the coming years will be crucial to understanding the evolving dynamics of this small Pennsylvania borough.
