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Demographic and Racial Analysis of Highland Park, Altoona: A Predominantly White Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Highland Park, a neighborhood in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is characterized by low diversity with a predominantly white population. As of 2022, the neighborhood has 2,428 residents and a median income of $60,291. Highland Park is notable for its historic Victorian-era homes.
From 2013 to 2022, Highland Park maintained its low diversity status with the white population consistently above 90%. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Black population decreased from 3-4% in 2013-2014 to 0% by 2018. The Two or More Races category fluctuated between 0-2% over this period.
The median income in Highland Park grew from $47,669 in 2013 to $60,291 in 2022, representing a 26.5% increase over the decade. The population decreased slightly from 2,613 in 2013 to 2,428 in 2022, a 7% decline.
Highland Park's demographic trends differ from national trends. While the U.S. has experienced increasing diversity overall, Highland Park has maintained its low diversity status. However, the growth in the Hispanic population aligns with broader national demographic shifts.
The economic growth in Highland Park, with a 26.5% increase in median income over a decade, outpaces the national average. For comparison, the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% in real terms between 2013 and 2022.
The slight population decrease in Highland Park contrasts with the overall growth trend in many urban areas across the U.S., suggesting that local factors may be influencing population dynamics in this neighborhood.
Highland Park remains a Low Diversity, White Majority neighborhood. The subtle increases in Hispanic population and overall economic growth indicate a slowly evolving community. These changes may lead to more significant shifts in the neighborhood's character and demographics in the coming years if the trends continue.
