Westland has remained homogeneous while national trends have shown increasing diversity in many areas. This contrasts with broader patterns of increasing racial diversity seen in many parts of the United States, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The median income in Westland ($67,413 in 2022) is relatively close to the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that despite its small size and lack of diversity, the community maintains an average economic status compared to the nation.

Based on observed trends, Westland is likely to remain in the Low Diversity category in the near future. However, the slight increase in the "two or more races" category in 2022 could potentially signal the start of a gradual shift. If this trend continues and accelerates, over a longer period of 10-20 years, Westland could transition into a Transitional Community category, characterized by a slow but steady increase in the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races or other minority groups.

Economically, given the stability of the median income over the past decade despite population fluctuations, it is reasonable to predict that the economic status of the community will remain relatively stable in the near future, barring significant external economic factors or local developments. The future of Westland will likely depend on broader regional demographic shifts and economic factors that could gradually influence this small Pennsylvania CDP.