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Demographic Transitions in West Milton, Pennsylvania: An Analysis of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Milton, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". As of 2022, the white population constitutes 70% of the total, with a Hispanic presence of 22%. The city's median income is $60,059, and it has a population of 1,419 residents.
Over the past decade, West Milton has transitioned from an extremely homogeneous community to one showing signs of increasing diversity. In 2013, the city had a "White Majority" of 87%. By 2021, the community briefly shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" status, with the white population at 59% and increases in Asian (13%) and Hispanic (21%) populations. In 2022, it returned to "Low Diversity" but with a more substantial Hispanic presence than a decade earlier.
The community can be characterized as a "Transitional Community" due to the consistent increase in the Hispanic population from 2% in 2013 to 22% in 2022, indicating a trend towards greater diversity.
The median income in West Milton has shown volatility over the past decade. It rose from $43,243 in 2013 to $66,600 in 2017, coinciding with increasing diversity. There was a subsequent decline to $48,261 in 2021 before rebounding to $60,059 in 2022. This fluctuation suggests that economic conditions may be influenced by or influencing demographic changes.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with some fluctuations, peaking at 1,862 in 2019 before declining to 1,419 in 2022. This recent decline coincides with a return to a stronger white majority, which may indicate out-migration of minority groups or in-migration of white residents.
The trend of increasing Hispanic population is consistent with broader national demographic shifts. The economic volatility seen in West Milton may reflect larger economic trends or local factors affecting the community.
Based on observed trends, West Milton will likely continue to experience gradual diversification, particularly with growth in the Hispanic population. The community might transition back into the "Moderate Diversity" category within the next 5-10 years.
Economically, if the correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income holds, a gradual increase in median income might be anticipated as the community becomes more diverse. However, recent volatility suggests other factors are at play, and economic predictions should be made cautiously.
West Milton is a community in transition, moving from a highly homogeneous population towards greater diversity, particularly with Hispanic growth. This demographic shift is occurring alongside economic fluctuations, creating a dynamic and evolving local landscape.
