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Demographic Evolution of Factoryville, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Factoryville, Pennsylvania, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity with a predominant white population. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 82% of the total, classifying the city as having "Low Diversity". However, this classification masks subtle demographic shifts occurring over the past decade.
The white population in Factoryville has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 82% in 2022, indicating a gradual diversification process. This change is accompanied by increases in other racial groups. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. Concurrently, the Black population has grown from 1% to 5%, and the Hispanic population from 3% to 5% during the same period.
These demographic changes have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. The median income reached its peak in 2013 at $56,379, decreased to $52,501 in 2017, and subsequently increased to $58,033 in 2022. This overall increase in median income may correlate with the increasing diversity of the community.
The population of Factoryville has remained relatively stable, ranging between approximately 2,350 and 2,630 residents over the decade. This stability in overall population, combined with the changing racial composition, suggests that the demographic shifts are likely due to a combination of natural population changes and migration patterns rather than significant population influxes or exoduses.
The trends observed in Factoryville align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in small towns and rural areas. The growth in multiracial identification is particularly notable and mirrors national trends seen in the 2020 Census data.
Based on the observed trends, Factoryville is likely to continue its gradual transition towards greater diversity. If current trends persist, the community may transition from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" within the next decade. The increasing representation of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial residents suggests that the community may be on a trajectory to eventually become a "Transitional Community".
Economically, the recent upward trend in median income, if sustained, could contribute to attracting more diverse residents and potentially accelerate the demographic shift. However, this transition is occurring gradually, and Factoryville is likely to maintain a white majority for the foreseeable future.
In conclusion, Factoryville remains a predominantly white community with low diversity, but subtle yet significant demographic shifts are underway. These changes, coupled with economic fluctuations, indicate a community in the early stages of transition. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understanding the evolving social and economic landscape of this Pennsylvania borough.
