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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Springdale neighborhood in York, Pennsylvania, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community, with 71% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The median income was $68,289 in 2022, indicating a middle-class suburban area. Springdale is known for its historic charm, featuring many well-preserved Victorian-era homes.
Over the past decade, Springdale has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with changes in its demographic composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population comprising 73% of residents. By 2022, while still a White Majority area, Springdale has transitioned towards Moderate Diversity.
The Hispanic population has shown fluctuations, peaking at 18% in 2015 before settling at 11% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, between 7-12% throughout the decade. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, indicating a shift towards a more diverse community makeup.
The demographic shifts in Springdale correlate with changes in median income. The neighborhood experienced a peak in median income in 2014 at $83,828, coinciding with a period of relatively low diversity. As the community became more diverse, there was a downward trend in median income, reaching $60,649 in 2019. Recent years have seen a slight recovery, with the 2022 median income at $68,289.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade, with no clear correlation to racial or economic trends. The population peaked at 4,006 in 2010 and has since stabilized around 3,000-3,700 residents, suggesting that while the demographic composition is changing, the overall size of the community remains relatively constant.
The demographic shifts observed in Springdale mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many American suburbs have been transitioning from predominantly white enclaves to more diverse communities over the past few decades. Springdale's rate of change appears to be slower than the national average, maintaining its White Majority status.
The economic fluctuations in Springdale, particularly the decline and subsequent partial recovery of median income, are reflective of broader trends seen in many American middle-class neighborhoods following the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recovery. The recent stabilization of income levels suggests that Springdale is adapting to changing demographics while maintaining its economic base.
Springdale represents a community in transition, slowly moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining its White Majority status. The economic challenges faced during this transition appear to be stabilizing, potentially indicating an integration of increased diversity with economic resilience.