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Demographic Analysis of Snydertown, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Snydertown, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the city's population of 1,174 is 95% white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The median income is $52,812, showing a slight decline from previous years.
Over the past decade, Snydertown has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. From 2013 to 2017, the community was almost entirely white (99-100%). Since 2018, there has been a slight increase in diversity. The Hispanic population emerged at 1% since 2018, the Black population appeared at 1% since 2020, and the category of two or more races grew from 0% to 4% between 2020 and 2022. These changes represent a slow but noticeable shift towards increased diversity.
The median income has fluctuated over the years. It increased from $47,065 in 2013 to a peak of $55,054 in 2018, then gradually declined to $52,812 in 2022. This trend suggests a period of economic growth followed by a slight downturn. The period of increasing diversity (2018-2022) coincides with the decline in median income. Population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,100 and 1,400 residents over the decade, with no clear trend of growth or decline.
The slow increase in diversity in Snydertown may reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America, albeit at a much slower pace than urban areas.
Based on the observed trends, Snydertown is likely to continue its slow transition towards slightly increased diversity over the coming years. However, given the current demographics and the slow pace of change, it is probable that the community will remain in the "Low Diversity" category for the foreseeable future.
If current trends continue, a further small increase in the Hispanic, Black, and multiracial populations may be observed. There may be a potential stabilization or slight recovery in median income, and continued overall population stability.
While it is unlikely that Snydertown will transition to a new category in the near future, it may be moving towards what could be termed a "Transitional Low Diversity" community – still predominantly white but with a slowly growing presence of other racial groups. This gradual change could bring subtle shifts in local culture, services, and community dynamics over time.
