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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Friendship, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, currently exhibits characteristics of Moderate Diversity with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 59% of residents, with significant Asian (18%) and Black (7%) populations. Friendship is known for its vibrant arts scene and historic Victorian-era homes, contributing to its unique character within Pittsburgh.
Over the past decade, Friendship has undergone notable demographic changes. The neighborhood shows signs of being a Transitional Community, with increasing representation from diverse groups. From 2013 to 2022, Friendship shifted from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. In 2013, Friendship exhibited Low Diversity with a 66% white population. By 2022, it transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with the white population decreasing to 59% and other groups gaining representation.
The Asian population grew significantly from 8% in 2013 to 21% in 2015-2016, then stabilized around 17-18% in recent years, indicating a pattern of immigration and settlement. The Black population decreased from 18% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, suggesting possible gentrification or other socio-economic factors influencing housing choices. The Hispanic population grew from 1% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, contributing to the neighborhood's increasing diversity.
Median income increased from $36,192 in 2013 to a peak of $43,400 in 2019, then declined to $42,210 in 2022. This overall upward trend, despite recent fluctuations, may correlate with the influx of Asian residents and the decrease in the Black population. The population grew from 1,425 in 2013 to 2,011 in 2022, a 41% increase. This growth coincides with the diversification of the neighborhood, suggesting that Friendship has become an attractive area for various demographic groups. The combination of population growth, increasing median income, and changes in racial composition may indicate ongoing gentrification processes.
Friendship's demographic shifts align with broader urban trends seen in many U.S. cities. These include increasing diversity in traditionally white-majority neighborhoods, growth in Asian and Hispanic populations in urban areas, potential displacement of Black residents in gentrifying neighborhoods, and attraction of young professionals and families to historic, walkable urban neighborhoods with strong cultural amenities.
These changes in Friendship reflect larger patterns of urban revitalization and demographic shifts occurring in many mid-sized American cities, particularly those with strong educational and cultural institutions like Pittsburgh. The neighborhood's evolution from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity with a growing economy suggests a dynamic urban environment adapting to broader societal changes and migration patterns.
