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Demographic Analysis of Argyle Park: A Predominantly African American Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Argyle Park, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority". As of 2022, the neighborhood's population is 1,355, with African Americans comprising 85% of the residents. The median income in 2022 is $27,167, indicating a lower-income area within Columbus. Argyle Park has historical significance in Columbus's African American community, with origins dating back to the early 20th century during the Great Migration.
Over the past decade, Argyle Park has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. From 2013 to 2019, there was a gradual decrease in the Black population percentage from 91% to 74%. This trend reversed from 2020 onwards, with the Black population increasing to 85% by 2022. The White population fluctuated, peaking at 15% in 2018 before declining to 8% in 2022. There has been a slight increase in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory shows gradual improvement correlating with demographic shifts. Median income increased from $23,482 in 2013 to $27,167 in 2022, a 15.7% rise over nine years. The period of greatest income growth (2017-2019) coincided with the time of highest racial diversity in the neighborhood. Despite the recent reinforcement of the Black majority, income levels have continued to rise.
Argyle Park's median income remains significantly below the national average. The neighborhood's strong Black majority is notable in a city where African Americans make up about 28% of the total population. This concentration suggests that Argyle Park may serve as a cultural enclave within Columbus.
The slight increase in diversity from 2013 to 2019, followed by a reversion to a stronger Black majority, could indicate a brief period of gentrification that was subsequently reversed, economic improvements allowing long-term residents to remain in the area, or a strengthening of the neighborhood's cultural identity as a historically Black community.
Argyle Park has not undergone dramatic demographic shifts over the past decade. Its subtle changes and economic improvements suggest a community in slow transition. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its cultural identity while experiencing modest economic growth could serve as a case study in community resilience and the interplay between race, economics, and urban development.
