Change in net in-migration, 2005 versus 2010

[Craziaskowboi]

Originally Posted by escilade18

Still, if some come for employment reasons it is not unreasonable to expect their culture to come along. I will say that we are in no danger of becoming "west jersey", but some population diversity is never a bad thing

Of the 12 "big" states in the U.S. (population 8,000,000+), Pennsylvania's demographics will change the most noticeably by 2020.

[escilade18]

What are your thoughts on there being much change in the Pittsburgh region? Lately I have been hearing there is a lot of growth in eastern PA without much in Western PA. I imagine that will change soon to be more evenly distributed with the accomplishments our region has done

[BrianTH]

Originally Posted by escilade18

Still, if some come for employment reasons it is not unreasonable to expect their culture to come along. I will say that we are in no danger of becoming "west jersey", but some population diversity is never a bad thing

My dominant experience with people from New Jersey is people who have come to various higher ed schools I have also been associated with, and I'd have no problem with such people joining the local mix in larger numbers.

[Craziaskowboi]

Originally Posted by escilade18

What are your thoughts on there being much change in the Pittsburgh region? Lately I have been hearing there is a lot of growth in eastern PA without much in Western PA. I imagine that will change soon to be more evenly distributed with the accomplishments our region has done

If the economy remains good relative to the United States as a whole, then change will happen in the Pittsburgh area regardless. The biggest change will be that the entire region will get younger, especially Allegheny County. The other big change, I believe, will be the Asian population reaching critical mass, particularly in the city and .

As for the black population, I think it'll be relatively flat (slight increase), but there will be a more visible emergence of upwardly-mobile blacks. There's already a decent-sized black middle class in some of the eastern suburbs like Churchill, Forest Hills and parts of Penn Hills (although Penn Hills has some problems), but I think it'll become more visible in Edgewood and Monroeville too. Also keep an eye on southern suburbs like Homestead, Munhall, West Mifflin and Baldwin.

I think the Hispanic population will continue to grow, but it won't be all that obvious since it's expanding from such a small base.

[Blackbeauty212]

2008-2010 25-34 year olds......This was originally posted about Miami but take a look at the East Coast NYC, NJ and even Philly are bleeding their young

http://www.miamiherald.com/static/mu...Migration.html

The Story
Brain drain? Many young South Floridians seek brighter economic prospects elsewhere - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

Just proves my point about NYC metro just being too F***ing Expensive....."The Rents TOO DAMN HIGH"....NYC is suppose to be the "Dream" destination of this age demographic, what's happening is they come and realize its not the Sex and City or Friends lifestyle they thought it was gonna be and they hurry the hell up to get away from this place before it robs them blind.

[expdxer]

Now it's "2 Broke Girls" instead, which does take place in NYC!

[bradjl2009]

Originally Posted by Blackbeauty212

2008-2010 25-34 year olds......This was originally posted about Miami but take a look at the East Coast NYC, NJ and even Philly are bleeding their young

http://www.miamiherald.com/static/mu...Migration.html

The Story
Brain drain? Many young South Floridians seek brighter economic prospects elsewhere - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

Just proves my point about NYC metro just being too F***ing Expensive....."The Rents TOO DAMN HIGH"....NYC is suppose to be the "Dream" destination of this age demographic, what's happening is they come and realize its not the Sex and City or Friends lifestyle they thought it was gonna be and they hurry the hell up to get away from this place before it robs them blind.

Nice to see we are 15th out of 51 for cities attracting young people. So much for young people leaving in droves once again.

[Craziaskowboi]

Originally Posted by Gnutella

If the economy remains good relative to the United States as a whole, then change will happen in the Pittsburgh area regardless. The biggest change will be that the entire region will get younger, especially Allegheny County. The other big change, I believe, will be the Asian population reaching critical mass, particularly in the city and northern suburbs like Franklin Park, McCandless, and Pine and Marshall Townships. (Possibly Hampton Township as well.)

As for the black population, I think it'll be relatively flat (slight increase), but there will be a more visible emergence of upwardly-mobile blacks. There's already a decent-sized black middle class in some of the eastern suburbs like Churchill, Forest Hills and parts of Penn Hills (although Penn Hills has some problems), but I think it'll become more visible in Edgewood and Monroeville too. Also keep an eye on southern suburbs like Homestead, Munhall, West Mifflin and Baldwin.

I think the Hispanic population will continue to grow, but it won't be all that obvious since it's expanding from such a small base.

Added some text that somehow got omitted.

[LIRefugee]

I, personally, represent a population inflow of one from the NYC area to Pittsburgh in 2011, and I'm very glad to be out of there and in here.