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Demographic Analysis of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania: A Low Diversity Community with Predominant 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
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 95% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for Low Diversity classification. The city's median income in 2022 was $53,196, with a population of 3,459.
Wellsboro has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022, with minor fluctuations. There are subtle indications of increasing diversity. The Hispanic population showed variability, peaking at 3% in 2015 before declining to 2% in 2022. The Asian and Black populations have maintained a consistent presence of about 1% each in recent years. The "Two or More Races" category emerged in 2020 and has grown to 2% by 2022, indicating a gradual increase in racial mixing.
The median income in Wellsboro has shown moderate growth over the past decade, increasing from $51,447 in 2013 to $53,196 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A peak median income of $59,637 was recorded in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has grown slightly from 3,307 in 2013 to 3,459 in 2022. The economic trends do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts, suggesting other factors may be more influential on income levels than racial composition in this predominantly white community.
Wellsboro's demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas. The slight increase in the "Two or More Races" category aligns with a broader national trend of growing multiracial populations.
Based on observed trends, Wellsboro is likely to remain a Low Diversity, White Majority community for the foreseeable future. However, the gradual increase in minority populations, particularly the growth in the "Two or More Races" category, suggests a very slow progression towards slightly more diversity. Wellsboro might eventually transition into a Transitional Community category if current trends accelerate, characterized by a continued increase in Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial populations, potentially reaching a combined 10-15% of the total population over the next decade or two. This transition would likely be very gradual given the current pace of change.
Economically, the fluctuations in median income make predictions challenging. The city may continue to see moderate income growth, but external economic factors will likely play a more significant role than demographic changes in shaping the economic landscape of Wellsboro in the near future.
