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Demographic Analysis of Brittany Hills: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brittany Hills, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a racial majority of Black residents comprising 81% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $45,982 in 2022, showing fluctuations over the past decade. Brittany Hills has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 1,723 residents in 2017 to 2,452 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2022, Brittany Hills maintained a low diversity profile with a strong racial majority of Black residents. The Black population percentage fluctuated slightly, from 90% in 2013 to 77% in 2019, before stabilizing around 81-83% in recent years. Other racial groups showed subtle shifts: the Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, the White population declined from 11% in 2014-2015 to 7% in 2022, and the population of two or more races grew from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The median income in Brittany Hills has shown significant volatility. It was $39,934 in 2013, dropped to $34,178 in 2015, further decreased to $33,411 in 2017, sharply increased to $46,470 in 2020, and slightly declined to $45,982 in 2022. The period of lowest median income (2015-2017) coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents (85-88%). The subsequent income rise aligns with a slight increase in diversity, particularly the growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations.
The population growth from 1,723 in 2017 to 2,452 in 2022 occurred alongside the significant income increase, suggesting potential gentrification or economic development in the area.
Compared to national data, Brittany Hills' median household income of $46,186 in 2021 was lower than the United States average of $70,784 in the same year. The neighborhood's racial composition differs markedly from national averages, with Brittany Hills at 81% Black compared to the U.S. Black population of about 13.4% in 2020. The recent population growth in Brittany Hills (42% increase from 2017 to 2022) outpaces the national average population growth rate of approximately 0.1% annually.
These comparisons indicate that Brittany Hills is a predominantly Black neighborhood with lower-than-average incomes but experiencing rapid population growth and recent economic improvements. This could suggest an area in transition, potentially benefiting from urban renewal initiatives or changing housing preferences in the broader Columbus area.
