Esplen, a neighborhood in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, has transformed into a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The white population now comprises 36% of residents, while other racial groups collectively form the majority. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 is $21,174, which is below the national average. Esplen has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, reflecting broader trends of increasing diversity in urban areas.

Over the past decade, Esplen has transitioned from a "White Majority" community to a "Majority-Minority" area. In 2013, the white population constituted 68% of residents, representing a "Racial Majority." By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 36%, while the Black population remained relatively stable around 30%. The Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial categories experienced substantial increases. This shift can be categorized as a "Transitional Community," evolving from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity."

The demographic shifts in Esplen correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income has remained consistently low, ranging from about $19,710 to $24,529. The highest median income was recorded in 2015 ($24,529) when the community was still predominantly white. As the community became more diverse, there was a slight overall decline in median income, reaching its lowest point in 2020 at $19,710. This trend suggests that the increasing diversity may be partly driven by the affordability of the area, attracting lower-income residents from various racial backgrounds.