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Demographic Transition in Charleroi, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Charleroi, Pennsylvania, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 81% of the total, with a median income of $35,674. The borough covers 0.76 square miles and has a population of 4,222 as of 2022.
Over the past decade, Charleroi has experienced a gradual transition towards increased diversity. The white population decreased from 94% in 2013 to 81% in 2022. The Black population increased from 5% to 7%, a Hispanic population emerged and grew to 2%, and individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 8%. These changes suggest a slow but consistent trend towards greater racial diversity.
The demographic shifts correlate with an increase in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income rose from $25,891 to $35,674, an increase of about 38%. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 4,108 in 2013 to 4,222 in 2022.
The trends observed in Charleroi align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in smaller communities. Many rural and suburban areas across the United States have experienced similar gradual shifts towards greater racial diversity over the past decade.
Based on the observed trends, it is likely that Charleroi will continue its trajectory towards greater diversity. Predictions include a continued decrease in the white population percentage, further growth in the Black, Hispanic, and multiracial populations, a potential transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity category, and continued steady growth in median income.
Charleroi remains a predominantly white community with low diversity, but it shows signs of demographic transition. This gradual shift, coupled with economic growth, suggests a community in the early stages of significant social and economic change.
