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Demographic Evolution in Avonmore, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Avonmore, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a community with Low Diversity, dominated by a white majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 93% of the total, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The city's median income in 2022 was $51,271, showing a slight decrease from previous years but still higher than a decade ago.
Over the past decade, Avonmore has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has remained above 90% throughout the period, with only minor fluctuations. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population, while small, has shown some variability, peaking at 3% between 2014-2017 before settling at 2% in 2022. A small Black population (2%) emerged in 2022, where previously there was none recorded.
The median income in Avonmore has shown overall growth over the decade, rising from $45,497 in 2013 to $51,271 in 2022. This represents a 12.7% increase, outpacing inflation for most of this period. Income peaked in 2019 at $54,990 and has since declined slightly. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,800 and 2,000 residents throughout the decade. This stability in population, combined with the gradual increase in median income, suggests a relatively steady economic environment.
Avonmore's demographic makeup is notably less diverse than many urban areas in Pennsylvania and the United States as a whole. The gradual increase in median income aligns with national trends of economic recovery following the 2008 recession, though the recent decline might reflect broader economic challenges faced nationwide.
Based on the observed trends, Avonmore is likely to remain a Low Diversity community in the near future, but with a slow trend towards increased diversity. If current patterns continue, we might expect to see a gradual increase in racial diversity, with the white population potentially dropping below 90% in the next 5-10 years. Continued growth in the Hispanic and multiracial populations is anticipated. A potential stabilization or slight increase in the newly emerged Black population may occur.
Economically, if recent trends persist, we might see a stabilization or slight decrease in median income in the short term, followed by resumed growth as the national economy recovers from recent challenges. In terms of library categories, Avonmore might transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the next decade if the pace of demographic change accelerates. This transition would likely be gradual and take place over an extended period, given the current overwhelming white majority.
This slow diversification, coupled with economic fluctuations, could bring both opportunities and challenges to the community, potentially influencing local policies, business landscapes, and community dynamics in subtle ways over time.
