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Demographic Evolution of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lawrenceville, a small community in Pennsylvania, currently falls under the category of "Low Diversity" based on our library of terms. As of 2022, the city has a population of 583 and is predominantly white (95%), with a median income of $51,219.
Throughout the past decade, Lawrenceville has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained above 95% for most of the observed period, indicating minimal racial diversity. However, there are subtle signs of change:
1. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 2% by 2017 and has held steady since. 2. The Hispanic population, previously not reported, emerged at 2% in 2020 and increased to 3% by 2022.
These small shifts suggest the beginning of a very gradual diversification, though the community remains overwhelmingly white.
The median income in Lawrenceville has shown overall growth, albeit with some fluctuations: 1. From 2013 to 2018, there was a steady increase in median income from $39,835 to $58,230, representing significant economic growth. 2. However, there was a decline from 2018 to 2022, with the median income dropping to $51,219.
This economic trajectory loosely correlates with the subtle demographic shifts. The period of income growth (2013-2018) coincides with the initial appearance of more diverse racial categories in the data. The subsequent income decline aligns with the slight increase in Hispanic population, though causation cannot be inferred from this data alone.
Based on the observed trends, Lawrenceville is likely to remain a "Low Diversity" community in the near future, but with a potential for slow transition. If current trends continue: 1. The community might see a further increase in Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races. 2. The white population percentage may continue to decrease gradually, but likely remaining above 90% for the foreseeable future. 3. Economic fluctuations may continue, potentially influenced by broader regional or national economic factors.
In the long term, if these trends accelerate, Lawrenceville could potentially transition towards a "Transitional Community" category. However, this would require a more significant increase in diverse populations and consistent demographic shifts over an extended period.
It's important to note that in small communities like Lawrenceville, even minor changes in population can have noticeable impacts on demographic percentages. Therefore, ongoing monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand the evolving nature of this community's demographics and economy.
