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Demographic Stability in Clarence, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Homogeneity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Clarence, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the city has a population of 1,500 with a median income of $56,999. The racial composition is 99% white and 1% two or more races.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Clarence has consistently fallen into the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has remained above 99% for most of this period, with only a slight decrease to 99% in 2022. This level of racial homogeneity has persisted with little change over the decade.
The median income in Clarence has increased from $53,213 in 2013 to $56,999 in 2022, representing a growth of about 7.1% over nine years. This growth rate is relatively slow. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,400 and 1,600 residents over the decade.
Clarence appears to be an outlier in regard to national trends of increasing diversity. The racial homogeneity and lack of significant change over time suggest that this community may be relatively isolated from broader demographic shifts occurring in many parts of the country.
Given the stability of the racial composition over the past decade and the modest economic growth, it seems likely that Clarence will remain in the "Low Diversity" category for the foreseeable future. The slight increase in residents identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 1% in 2022) could potentially indicate the beginning of a shift. If this trend continues or accelerates, Clarence might slowly transition towards a "Transitional Community" category over the coming decades, but this would likely be a very gradual process.
Clarence presents a picture of demographic stability in an era of increasing diversity in many parts of the United States. While economic indicators show modest growth, the racial composition of the community has remained almost unchanged over the past decade. This suggests that local factors are contributing to the maintenance of this demographic status quo. Future changes, if they occur, are likely to be gradual unless significant external factors intervene to alter the community's demographic trajectory.
