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Demographic Analysis of Overbrook: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Gradual Racial Shifts
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Overbrook, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is characterized by Low Diversity with a predominantly White population (88% in 2022). The neighborhood has maintained this racial composition over the past decade, with subtle shifts towards increased diversity in recent years. Overbrook is a residential area with single-family homes and small apartment buildings, featuring the historic Overbrook Elementary School.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Overbrook has consistently been categorized as Low Diversity, with the White population comprising over 75% of residents. The White population decreased from 95% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% to 2% during this period. The Two or More Races category grew from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. These changes suggest a slow but steady trend towards increased racial diversity.
The median income in Overbrook has shown moderate fluctuations over the past decade. It increased from $51,207 in 2013 to $58,472 in 2021, representing a 14.2% growth. However, there was a slight decrease to $54,364 in 2022. These economic changes coincide with the subtle demographic shifts, suggesting a possible correlation between increasing diversity and economic growth.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, with a slight overall decrease from 7,830 in 2013 to 7,446 in 2022. This stability, combined with the gradual increase in diversity, indicates a slow but steady change in the neighborhood's composition without significant population turnover.
Overbrook's changes align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced more rapid diversification, particularly in terms of growing Hispanic and Asian populations. Overbrook's changes, though slower, mirror this national pattern.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory, with its moderate income growth, is generally in line with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The slight dip in 2022 could be reflective of broader economic challenges faced nationwide, such as inflationary pressures and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overbrook remains a predominantly White, Low Diversity neighborhood, but shows signs of gradual transition towards increased racial diversity. This shift, coupled with moderate economic growth, suggests a slowly evolving community landscape. As these trends continue, Overbrook may eventually transition from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity category, potentially bringing new cultural influences and economic opportunities to this historically stable Pittsburgh neighborhood.
