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Demographic Analysis of Carrick: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Carrick, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 74% of the neighborhood. Other racial groups have increased in representation over the past decade. The median income in Carrick was $47,892 in 2022, which is below the national median household income. This suggests a working-class to middle-class demographic. Carrick has a historical association with Irish-American heritage.
Over the past decade, Carrick has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one with "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Majority" of 82%. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 74%. Other racial groups, particularly Black and Asian populations, experienced significant increases. The Black population grew from 10% in 2013 to 15% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 1% to 4% during the same period. This shift indicates a trend towards greater racial diversity, although the community maintains a clear "White Majority" status.
The Hispanic population in Carrick has shown growth, increasing from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 3% to 4%. These changes suggest that Carrick is slowly becoming a "Transitional Community" with increasing diversity.
The demographic shifts in Carrick correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $37,802 to $47,892, a growth of about 27%. This increase in income coincides with the growing diversity of the neighborhood. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 15,500 and 17,000 residents over the decade. This stability in population alongside increasing diversity and rising incomes could indicate a gradual replacement of some longtime residents with newcomers of diverse backgrounds.
The trends observed in Carrick align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. Many cities across the United States have experienced similar transitions, with traditionally white-majority neighborhoods seeing increases in minority populations. The income growth in Carrick, while positive, still leaves the neighborhood below the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021). This suggests that while Carrick is experiencing positive economic trends, it may still face challenges in terms of overall economic development compared to national averages.
Carrick represents a community in transition, moving from low to moderate diversity while experiencing modest economic growth. These changes reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, though the neighborhood still retains much of its traditional demographic character.
