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Demographic Analysis of Tripp's Park: A Low-Diversity Neighborhood with Predominantly White Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tripp's Park, a neighborhood in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area based on demographic data. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a 95% white population. The median income for the area is $60,317, which is slightly above the national median household income. Tripp's Park has historical significance in Scranton's industrial past, with remnants of old coal mining operations still visible in parts of the neighborhood.
Over the past decade, Tripp's Park has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, with percentages ranging from 73% to 96% between 2013 and 2022. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories during this period. The Asian population briefly reached 6% in 2020 but returned to 1% in subsequent years. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 1% and 4% over the years, showing a slight upward trend recently. The Black population remained at 0% for most of the decade, with a small 1% representation appearing in 2022.
The median income in Tripp's Park has shown volatility over the past decade. It peaked in 2015 at $67,816 and reached its lowest point in 2021 at $52,166. There is a general downward trend from 2015 to 2021, followed by a recovery in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2,000 and 2,453 residents. Periods of higher median income (2013-2016) coincided with slightly lower percentages of white residents (73-82%), while recent years of lower income (2019-2022) have seen the highest percentages of white residents (88-96%).
The demographic trends in Tripp's Park contrast with many urban areas across the United States, which have generally been experiencing increasing diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's persistent low diversity and predominantly white population suggest it may be somewhat insulated from broader demographic shifts occurring in many American cities.
The economic trends, particularly the decline in median income from 2015 to 2021, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many rust belt cities, including Scranton. The recovery in 2022 could be part of a post-pandemic economic rebound seen in many parts of the country.
In conclusion, Tripp's Park has maintained its status as a low-diversity, predominantly white neighborhood over the past decade. Subtle shifts in both demographics and economics hint at the potential for gradual change. The community's ability to maintain a median income above the national average, despite fluctuations, suggests a degree of economic resilience. The correlation between periods of slightly increased diversity and higher median incomes could be a point for local policymakers to consider in future community development plans.
