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Demographic and Economic Trends in Stevens Neighborhood: A Study of Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Stevens neighborhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with economic challenges. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,763 and a median income of $37,559, which is lower than the national median. Stevens has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority area over the past decade, with Hispanic residents consistently forming the largest racial group.
From 2013 to 2022, Stevens has remained in the Majority-Minority category, with the Hispanic population representing the largest racial group. The Hispanic population increased from 65% in 2013 to 68% in 2021, before decreasing to 56% in 2022. The Black population has fluctuated between 11% and 21% over the decade, while the White population has remained between 12% and 20%. There has been a small increase in the two or more races category, from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The economic trajectory of Stevens has been characterized by volatility and decline. The median income fluctuated, peaking at $44,465 in 2015 before declining to $37,559 in 2022, representing a 15.5% decrease over seven years. Despite economic challenges, the population has grown from 4,623 in 2013 to 4,763 in 2022, a 3% increase. The persistence of the Hispanic majority despite economic pressures indicates strong community ties and possibly limited economic mobility.
The 2022 median income of $37,559 in Stevens is below the national median income of approximately $70,000, indicating economic challenges in the neighborhood. The high Hispanic population in Stevens aligns with national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in urban areas, though the concentration in Stevens is higher than national averages. The Majority-Minority status of Stevens is common in urban areas across the United States, reflecting broader patterns of urban diversity.
Stevens presents a predominantly Hispanic, economically challenged urban neighborhood that has maintained its demographic character despite economic pressures. The community shows signs of stability in its majority-minority status and subtle shifts towards increased diversity, particularly in its growing multiracial population. These trends, combined with economic volatility, suggest a community in transition, balancing cultural preservation with the challenges of urban economic dynamics.
