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Central City, Gresham: A Study of Racial Demographics and Economic Growth
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Central City in Gresham, Oregon, is a White Majority neighborhood with moderate economic growth. As of 2022, the area has Low Diversity, with white residents comprising 70% of the population. The median income increased from $31,395 in 2013 to $43,372 in 2022, indicating growing economic stability. Central City has a population of 3,346 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Central City has maintained its status as a White Majority neighborhood with subtle shifts in racial composition. The Hispanic population declined from 34% in 2017 to 21% in 2022. There is a trend towards Moderate Diversity, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increasing from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. By 2022, small populations of Black and Asian residents (1% each) emerged.
The economic landscape of Central City has shown improvement over the decade. Median income rose from $31,395 in 2013 to $43,372 in 2022, a 38% increase over nine years. Despite fluctuations, including a dip to $24,818 in 2015, the overall trend shows consistent growth. There is a slight decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022, potentially indicating economic challenges or a stabilization phase.
The 38% increase in median income over nine years is significant and likely outpaces national averages, indicating strong local economic development. The slow increase in diversity appears to be less pronounced than national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The substantial decrease in the Hispanic population goes against national trends of growing Hispanic populations in many urban areas, suggesting unique local factors.
Central City in Gresham is experiencing a gradual transition from a highly homogeneous community to one with increasing, albeit still limited, diversity. This demographic shift is occurring alongside significant economic growth, potentially reflecting broader changes in the local economy and housing market. The area appears to be in a state of slow transition, balancing its traditional demographic makeup with emerging diversity and economic development.
