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Racial Composition and Low Diversity in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Laurel Mountain in Pennsylvania is classified as a community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 96% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this category. The community has a population of 1,052 as of 2022, with a median income of $44,276.
Over the past decade, Laurel Mountain has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has remained dominant, never falling below 95% of the total population from 2013 to 2022. There are minor indications of gradual diversification. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 1% and 4% from 2013 to 2022. In recent years (2021-2022), a small percentage (1%) of residents identifying as two or more races has emerged.
The community has consistently remained in the Low Diversity classification throughout the observed period. The median income in Laurel Mountain has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a downward trend in median income, dropping from $57,082 to $48,629. A sharp increase occurred from 2017 to 2019, with median income peaking at $75,568 in 2019. Since 2019, there has been a declining trend, with a drop to $44,276 in 2022.
The population has fluctuated, showing an overall declining trend from 1,360 in 2010 to 1,052 in 2022. This represents a roughly 23% decrease in population over 12 years. These economic trends do not appear to correlate strongly with the minimal demographic shifts observed.
The persistent lack of diversity in Laurel Mountain contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. Based on the observed trends, it seems likely that Laurel Mountain will remain in the Low Diversity category for the foreseeable future. The white population remains overwhelmingly dominant, and changes in other racial groups have been minimal over a decade.
If the subtle trends towards increased Hispanic representation and growth in multi-racial identification continue or accelerate, the community might eventually transition to a Moderate Diversity category. This transition would require significant changes, such as continued growth in the Hispanic population, increased representation of other racial groups, and a decrease in the white population below 75%. Given the current data, such a transition appears unlikely in the short to medium term.
In conclusion, while Laurel Mountain shows signs of economic instability and population decline, its racial composition has remained stable over the past decade, establishing it as a Low Diversity community with no immediate signs of transitioning to a different category.
