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Racial Composition and Economic Trends in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania: A Demographic Analysis
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Leechburg, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the city has a population of 1,260 and a median income of $72,795. The racial composition is predominantly white (94%), with minimal representation from other racial groups.
Over the past decade, West Leechburg has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category. There have been subtle shifts within this classification. The white population has slightly decreased from 99% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Black population, from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though not enough to change the overall classification of the community.
The median income in West Leechburg has shown a generally positive trend. It increased from $59,396 in 2013 to $74,122 in 2019, a 24.8% rise. There was a slight decline from 2019 to 2022, with the median income settling at $72,795 in 2022. This economic growth coincides with the slight increase in diversity, suggesting that the community's economic prosperity may be attracting a more diverse population, albeit at a very slow pace.
Population trends have been somewhat volatile. The population decreased from 1,488 in 2010 to 1,293 in 2016. It then increased to 1,524 in 2019 before declining again to 1,260 in 2022. These fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with the gradual increase in diversity or the overall positive economic trend.
Many small towns across the United States have been experiencing similar slow increases in diversity. However, West Leechburg's changes are particularly gradual compared to national trends, which have shown more significant shifts towards diversity in many areas.
Based on the observed trends, West Leechburg is likely to remain in the "Low Diversity" category for the foreseeable future. If the current trends continue or accelerate, a transition towards a "Transitional Community" in the coming decades might occur. This would be characterized by a continued gradual decrease in the white population percentage, increased representation from Black, Hispanic, and multiracial residents, and potentially stable or slowly increasing median income levels. Such changes would likely occur over a long period, given the slow pace of demographic shifts observed so far. Economic factors, regional migration patterns, and local policies could all influence the speed and direction of these potential changes.
