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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Washington/Rosedale Neighborhood, Pottstown
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Washington/Rosedale neighborhood in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 65% of residents, with significant representation from Black and Hispanic populations. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, along with changes in median income. The population size has remained stable at around 4,000 residents throughout the analyzed period.
The neighborhood has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one with "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. In 2013, the area was characterized by a strong "White Majority" (72% white population). By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority" status, the community has seen an increase in its Black and Hispanic populations. The Black population has grown from 17% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, while the Hispanic population has increased from 6% to 9% over the same period.
The demographic shifts have occurred alongside changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $76,860, peaking at $82,600 in 2014. Since then, there has been a downward trend, with the 2022 median income at $66,562, a decrease of about 13% from 2013. This decline in median income correlates with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood.
The trends observed in Washington/Rosedale align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and small-town America. Many communities across the United States have seen growth in their minority populations, particularly in Black and Hispanic residents, over the past decade. The decline in median income, however, is somewhat contrary to national trends, as many areas have seen increases in median income over this period.
The Washington/Rosedale neighborhood is undergoing a gradual but significant demographic transition, moving from a predominantly white community to one with increasing racial diversity. This shift is occurring alongside economic changes, particularly a decline in median income. These trends suggest a community in flux, potentially facing both opportunities and challenges that come with increasing diversity and changing economic conditions.
