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Demographic Analysis of East Westwood: A Persistently Black Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Westwood, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, exhibits characteristics of a "Black Majority" community with low diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,182 and a median income of $20,786. This area is notable for its consistently high percentage of Black residents over the past decade, which has remained above 80% throughout the observed period.
From 2013 to 2022, East Westwood has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community, with the Black population consistently representing over 80% of residents. The Black population percentage has slightly decreased from 88% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. The White population has seen a gradual increase from 8% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, with slight increases in the Asian and Two or More Races categories by 2022. Despite these minor changes, the neighborhood has not transitioned to a different diversity category, remaining firmly in the "Low Diversity" classification due to the dominance of a single racial group.
The median income in East Westwood has shown a general upward trend over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $17,707. By 2022, it had increased to $20,786, representing a 17.4% growth over nine years. This economic improvement correlates with the slight decrease in the Black majority percentage and the small increase in the White population. It is possible that this income growth has attracted a more diverse population, albeit on a small scale.
Population figures have fluctuated over the years. The population decreased from 4,578 in 2010 to 4,182 in 2022, a 8.6% decline. There were some years of growth (e.g., 2017 with 4,814 residents) followed by declines. The overall population decrease, despite income growth, suggests that other factors may be influencing neighborhood dynamics, such as housing availability or broader urban development trends.
The persistent Black majority in East Westwood is notable, as many urban neighborhoods across the U.S. have experienced more significant demographic shifts due to gentrification or other urban development patterns. The modest income growth in East Westwood (17.4% over nine years) may be lower than national averages, potentially indicating that the neighborhood faces ongoing economic challenges despite some improvement. The slight increase in diversity, while maintaining a strong Black majority, suggests that East Westwood may be experiencing the early stages of a longer-term demographic transition, albeit at a much slower pace than many other urban areas.
East Westwood presents a picture of a neighborhood with a stable racial composition experiencing gradual economic improvement. While it remains a "Black Majority" and "Low Diversity" area, subtle shifts in demographics and steady income growth hint at potential future changes. The challenge for local policymakers and community leaders may be to foster economic development while preserving the neighborhood's cultural identity and preventing displacement of long-term residents.
