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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Walnuttown, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 93% of the total. The city has experienced moderate population growth over the past decade, increasing from 1,275 in 2013 to 1,899 in 2022. Economically, the area has seen a rise in median income, growing from $70,923 in 2013 to $80,213 in 2022.
Throughout the analyzed period, Walnuttown has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 100% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The most significant change has been the emergence of a small Hispanic population (3% in 2022) and an increase in residents identifying as two or more races (4% in 2022).
The city has experienced steady economic growth alongside its demographic changes. The median income has increased by approximately 13% from 2013 to 2022. This economic improvement coincides with the slight increase in diversity. However, the relationship between these factors is not definitively causal and may be influenced by broader regional economic trends.
Walnuttown's demographic composition stands in contrast to national trends towards increasing diversity. The community's overwhelmingly white population and low diversity metrics suggest it may be somewhat insulated from broader demographic shifts occurring in many areas across the United States.
Based on the observed trends, Walnuttown is likely to remain in the Low Diversity category for the foreseeable future. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations suggests a slow transition towards greater diversity. If current trends continue, the community might eventually transition into a Moderate Diversity category, but this would likely take several decades at the current rate of change.
Economically, the steady increase in median income suggests continued prosperity. This economic strength may attract more diverse residents over time, potentially accelerating the demographic shifts. However, without significant changes in housing policies or major economic developments, dramatic shifts in the community's racial composition are unlikely in the near term.
Walnuttown represents a stable, predominantly white community with strong economic indicators. While showing signs of gradual diversification, it remains characterized by Low Diversity. The community's future will likely involve a continued, slow increase in diversity, potentially moving towards a Transitional Community status over the long term, but maintaining its current demographic character in the near future.