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Demographic Analysis of Edgewater, Cleveland: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing 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
Edgewater, a neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, exhibits a White Majority demographic profile with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 66% of the community, with Black (18%) and Hispanic (9%) populations. The neighborhood's median income increased from $31,905 in 2013 to $40,107 in 2022. Edgewater is known for its lakefront park, which has become a popular recreational destination.
Over the past decade, Edgewater has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with fluctuations. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a White Majority with 65% white population. By 2017, it transitioned to a Moderate Diversity classification as the white population decreased to 57%, with growing representation from Black (18%) and Hispanic (10%) groups. From 2019 onwards, the community reverted to a White Majority status, with the white population increasing to 66% by 2022.
The Hispanic population increased from 6% in 2013 to 12% in 2020, before decreasing to 9% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 15-20% throughout the decade. The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income and population figures. The median income increased from $31,905 in 2013 to $40,107 in 2022, representing a 25.7% growth over the decade. This economic improvement coincides with the neighborhood's return to a stronger White Majority status in recent years.
Population figures have fluctuated, peaking at 16,292 in 2018 during the period of highest diversity, before declining to 14,978 in 2022. This suggests that the period of increased diversity may have attracted new residents, while the subsequent return to a stronger White Majority coincided with a slight population decrease.
The demographic trends in Edgewater reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas, followed by potential gentrification and demographic shifts. The growth in the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of increasing Hispanic representation in many U.S. cities.
The economic growth in Edgewater appears to be modest compared to national averages. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, a 36.3% increase. Edgewater's growth, while significant, lags behind this national trend, suggesting that the neighborhood may still face some economic challenges compared to national averages.
Edgewater has experienced a dynamic decade of demographic and economic changes. While maintaining its White Majority status overall, it has gone through periods of increased diversity and subsequent consolidation. The economic improvements, though modest compared to national trends, suggest a gradually strengthening community. These changes may be influencing and being influenced by factors such as the neighborhood's lakefront amenities and its position within the broader Cleveland metropolitan area.
