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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Mountain, a neighborhood in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is characterized by low diversity with a predominantly white population. In 2022, the white population comprised 89% of residents. The area has maintained this demographic composition over the past decade, although recent years have shown slight shifts towards increased diversity. Economically, the neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in median income, with a notable increase in recent years. West Mountain is known for its scenic views and proximity to recreational areas.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), West Mountain has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the white population comprising over 75% of residents. However, there are signs of a gradual transition. The white population decreased from 96% in 2020 to 89% in 2022, indicating a slow but noticeable shift. The Hispanic population increased from 3% in 2020 to 8% in 2022, suggesting the neighborhood may be moving towards a Transitional Community status. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, with slight increases in Asian and Black populations (both at 1% in 2022).
The median income in West Mountain has shown notable fluctuations. There was a significant drop from $53,049 in 2013 to $46,307 in 2016. This was followed by a recovery period with some ups and downs between 2017 and 2020. A substantial increase to $59,811 occurred in 2021, followed by a slight decrease to $55,805 in 2022. These economic shifts correlate with the demographic changes. The period of lowest income (2016) coincided with the highest percentage of white residents (93-94%). The recent increase in income (2021-2022) aligns with the growing Hispanic population and slight increases in other minority groups.
The trend of increasing diversity, albeit slow, aligns with broader national patterns of growing diversity in many American communities. The recent income increase in West Mountain (reaching $59,811 in 2021) surpasses the national median household income of $70,784 in 2021, indicating a relatively prosperous neighborhood. The population fluctuations, with a notable increase from 2,963 in 2020 to 3,768 in 2022, suggest the area is becoming more attractive, possibly due to economic opportunities or quality of life factors.
While West Mountain remains a Low Diversity area, it shows signs of gradual demographic shifts. These changes, coupled with recent economic improvements, suggest the neighborhood may be entering a period of transition. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand if West Mountain is indeed becoming a Transitional Community and how these changes might reshape the local social and economic landscape in the coming years.