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Demographic Analysis of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tunkhannock in Pennsylvania maintains a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 93% of the total, indicating minimal racial diversity. The city's population has decreased from 1,874 in 2010 to 1,635 in 2022. The median income has increased from $40,081 in 2013 to $45,701 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2022, Tunkhannock has consistently remained a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. There have been no significant changes in diversity categories. The white population percentage has stayed relatively stable, ranging between 91% and 95%. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, with slight yearly variations.
The median income has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $40,081 in 2013 to $45,701 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A notable increase to $51,716 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. These economic changes do not appear to correlate strongly with the stable racial demographics, suggesting other factors may influence income levels in the borough.
Population trends indicate a general decline from 2,124 in 2011 to 1,635 in 2022. This decrease has not significantly altered the racial composition of the community, suggesting the population decline may be affecting all racial groups proportionally.
Tunkhannock's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The borough's persistent Low Diversity profile suggests it may be less affected by broader demographic shifts seen in more urban or rapidly growing areas.
Based on observed trends, Tunkhannock is likely to maintain its Low Diversity status with a strong White Majority in the near future. The stability of the racial composition over the past decade suggests resistance to significant demographic changes. However, if slight increases in Hispanic and Two or More Races categories continue or accelerate, the community might gradually transition towards a Moderate Diversity category over a longer period.
The fluctuating but generally increasing median income trend may continue, potentially influenced more by broader economic factors than by demographic shifts. The declining population trend, if it continues, could have implications for the local economy and potentially lead to changes in community dynamics, even if the racial composition remains largely unchanged.
In conclusion, while Tunkhannock shows stability in its demographic makeup, ongoing economic changes and population decline may present challenges and opportunities for the community in the coming years, potentially influencing its development trajectory more than racial demographic shifts.
