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Demographic Analysis of Sugar Notch, 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
Sugar Notch in Pennsylvania exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity and a white majority. As of 2022, the community of 917 residents is categorized as "Low Diversity", with 96% of the population identifying as white. This small borough has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Sugar Notch has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 95% for the entire decade, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The white population shows a slight decline from 98% in 2013 to 96% in 2022. There is a small Hispanic presence emerging, growing from 0% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. Asian and Black populations have remained stable at around 1% each in recent years.
The median income in Sugar Notch has shown significant volatility over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was a decline in median income from $52,039 to $44,756. This was followed by an increase, peaking at $68,894 in 2019. Since 2019, there has been a gradual decline, with the 2022 median income at $60,365. These economic fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed.
Sugar Notch appears to be resisting the trend of increasing diversity observed in many urban and suburban areas, maintaining its overwhelmingly white demographic. This stability in racial composition, despite economic volatility, suggests that factors other than income are influencing the demographic makeup of the community.
Based on the observed trends, it is likely that Sugar Notch will remain a "Low Diversity" community in the near future. However, the slight increase in Hispanic population and the small but consistent presence of Asian and Black residents might indicate the early stages of a transition towards a "Moderate Diversity" category, albeit at a very slow pace.
Economically, the community seems vulnerable to fluctuations. If the downward trend in median income continues, it could potentially impact the demographic composition, possibly accelerating the diversification process as housing costs adjust.
Sugar Notch remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, with subtle signs of change present. The economic volatility experienced over the past decade has not significantly altered the racial makeup, but it may have set the stage for future demographic shifts. Monitoring these trends in the coming years will be crucial to understanding the long-term trajectory of this small Pennsylvania borough.
