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Demographic Analysis of Homewood North: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Pittsburgh
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Homewood North, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, exhibits low diversity with a clear Black majority. As of 2022, 90% of the population identifies as Black, with a median income of $31,899. This predominantly African American community has been an important cultural center in Pittsburgh, known for its jazz heritage and community activism.
Over the past decade, Homewood North has maintained its status as a Black majority neighborhood. From 2013 to 2022, the Black population has remained above 90%, with slight fluctuations. The White population increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population emerged in the data from 2020 onwards, reaching 2% by 2022. The Two or More Races category has remained relatively stable at around 2%. These changes suggest a slow trend towards slightly increased diversity, though the neighborhood remains in the "Low Diversity" category.
The median income in Homewood North has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, the median income ranged between $20,021 and $25,722. A notable increase occurred from 2020 to 2022, with the median income rising to around $31,900. This recent upward trend coincides with the slight increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the White population percentage. Despite this increase, the median income remains below the national average.
Population trends show a general decline from 3,840 in 2013 to 2,921 in 2022, which could indicate outmigration or changing household compositions.
The persistent racial composition of Homewood North contrasts with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced more significant shifts towards becoming "Majority-Minority" or "High Diversity" communities over the past decade.
The recent increase in median income, while positive, still leaves Homewood North below the median household income for Pittsburgh ($50,536 in 2020) and the United States ($67,521 in 2020). This suggests that while there are signs of economic improvement, the neighborhood continues to face economic challenges compared to the broader region and nation.
The slight increase in diversity and rising incomes could be indicative of early-stage gentrification, a process observed in many historically Black neighborhoods across the United States. However, the changes in Homewood North appear to be occurring at a slower pace than in many other urban areas.
While Homewood North remains a predominantly Black, low-diversity neighborhood, subtle shifts in demographics and recent improvements in median income suggest the beginning of potential changes in the community's socio-economic landscape. These trends warrant continued observation to understand their long-term implications for the neighborhood's character and economic well-being.
