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Demographic Analysis of Tioga, 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
Tioga, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 97% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this category. The city has a population of 631 as of 2022, with a median income of $37,499.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Tioga has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has remained dominant, never dropping below 95% of the total population. There have been subtle shifts within this category. The community has seen a slight increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing from 99% in 2013 to 97% in 2022. The Hispanic population emerged in 2015 and has remained stable at around 2% since 2017. The Black population has maintained a consistent 1% representation since 2015.
The "Two or More Races" category appeared in 2018 and has remained at 2% through 2022. These changes suggest a very slow trend towards increased diversity, though still firmly within the "Low Diversity" category. The median income in Tioga has fluctuated over the years. It increased from $32,926 in 2013 to $38,354 in 2018, a positive trend coinciding with the slight increase in diversity. Since 2018, the median income has slightly decreased, reaching $37,499 in 2022.
The population has also experienced fluctuations. It peaked at 797 in 2017, coinciding with the emergence of a small Hispanic population. Since then, the population has steadily decreased to 631 in 2022. These economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the minor demographic shifts.
The community's percentage of white residents (97%) is higher than the national average, which was about 60% non-Hispanic white as of the 2020 census. The borough's median income of $37,499 in 2022 is lower than the national median household income, which was around $70,000 in 2021.
Based on the observed trends, Tioga will likely remain in the "Low Diversity" category for the foreseeable future. If the slow trend towards increased diversity continues, the community might transition to a "Transitional Community" category over the next decade or two. This transition would be marked by a continued gradual decrease in the white population percentage, potential growth in the Hispanic, Black, and multiracial populations, and possible emergence of other racial groups not currently represented in significant numbers.
Economically, if the slight downward trend in median income continues, it could pose challenges for the community. However, the relationship between demographic changes and economic trends is not clear-cut in this case.
In conclusion, while Tioga remains a "Low Diversity" community, subtle shifts suggest a very gradual move towards increased diversity. The economic implications of these changes are not yet clear, and the community may face challenges related to its decreasing population and fluctuating median income.
