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Demographic Analysis of Little Turtle: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Little Turtle, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" area with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 76% of the community. The neighborhood has experienced modest population growth over the past decade, reaching 5,968 residents in 2022. The median income in Little Turtle was $65,966 in 2022. Little Turtle is known for its golf course community.
Over the past decade, Little Turtle has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population has decreased slightly from 82% in 2020 to 76% in 2022. The black population has increased from 7% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. The Asian community has remained relatively stable at 4-5% throughout the decade. The Hispanic population has increased gradually from less than 1% to 2% by 2022.
The median income in Little Turtle has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2021, there was an upward trend in median income, rising from $56,152 to $82,112. In 2022, there was a significant drop to $65,966. The period of increasing income coincided with relative stability in the racial composition. The recent decrease in median income aligns with the most significant increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the black population.
The trend towards increased diversity in Little Turtle aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The recent drop in median income may reflect national economic challenges such as inflation and post-pandemic economic adjustments. The neighborhood's persistently high percentage of white residents is above the national average, which was around 60% white as of the 2020 census.
Little Turtle is showing signs of gradual demographic change, moving slowly from a Low Diversity community towards potentially greater diversity. These changes are occurring alongside economic fluctuations, which may be both a cause and effect of the demographic shifts. As the neighborhood continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor how these changes impact community dynamics, local services, and overall quality of life for residents.
