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Demographic Analysis of West Seneca, New York: 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
West Seneca, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population comprises 93% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The city's median income in 2022 was $68,157, showing a decrease from the previous year but an increase from a decade ago.
Over the past decade, West Seneca has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population decreased from 95% in 2014 to 93% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% to 3%. The Black population increased from 1% to 2%. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 2%. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The median income has grown from $63,741 in 2013 to $68,157 in 2022, an increase of about 6.9% over nine years. There was a significant increase from $69,338 in 2019 to $75,789 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $68,157 in 2022. These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts.
West Seneca's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages. The U.S. as a whole is more diverse, with non-Hispanic whites comprising about 60% of the population. The slow increase in diversity in West Seneca might reflect broader national trends, albeit at a much slower pace.
Based on observed trends, West Seneca is likely to remain a "Low Diversity" community in the near future, but may be slowly transitioning towards a "Transitional Community" status. If current trends continue, the white population might decrease below 90% in the next 5-10 years. The Hispanic and multiracial populations are likely to continue growing slowly. Economic fluctuations may continue, influenced more by broader economic factors than by demographic shifts.
The changes suggest a slow but steady move towards increased diversity. However, significant changes in local policies, economic opportunities, or regional migration patterns would be needed to accelerate this transition and potentially shift the community into a "Moderate Diversity" category in the long term.
