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Demographic Analysis of Bedford Dwellings: A Black Majority Neighborhood in Pittsburgh
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bedford Dwellings, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a Black Majority. As of 2022, the population is 1,398, with African Americans comprising 86% of residents. The median income in 2022 is $19,629, indicating significant economic challenges. Bedford Dwellings is one of Pittsburgh's oldest public housing communities.
Over the past decade, Bedford Dwellings has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. From 2013 to 2022, the African American population remained dominant, never falling below 86% of the total population. There is a minor trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population grew from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, and the Two or More Races category increased from 0% to 3%. The White population has remained consistently low, between 3-5% throughout the decade.
The economic situation in Bedford Dwellings has shown some improvement over the decade, though it remains challenging. Median income has increased from $11,820 in 2013 to $19,629 in 2022, representing a 66% increase. The population has grown from 1,145 in 2013 to 1,398 in 2022, a 22% increase. The slight increase in diversity correlates with the gradual increase in median income, suggesting that economic improvements might be attracting a more diverse population, albeit on a small scale.
Bedford Dwellings' demographic profile reflects broader patterns of racial segregation often seen in public housing communities across the United States. The median income, even at its 2022 peak of $19,629, is significantly below the national poverty line, highlighting the severe economic challenges faced by residents. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, while small, mirrors national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The extremely low median income suggests that Bedford Dwellings residents are particularly vulnerable to economic shocks and may face significant barriers to upward mobility.
Bedford Dwellings has seen some positive economic trends and early signs of increased diversity over the past decade. However, it remains a highly segregated, low-income community facing substantial socio-economic challenges. The slow pace of change suggests that deeply entrenched factors continue to shape the neighborhood's demographic and economic profile.
