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Demographic Analysis of Port Richmond: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Philadelphia
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Port Richmond, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a White Majority (84% in 2022). The neighborhood has maintained this demographic composition over the past decade. As of 2022, Port Richmond has a population of 99 residents, with a median income of $69,208. Port Richmond is known for its Polish-American heritage, which has shaped the neighborhood's cultural landscape and local businesses.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Port Richmond has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category, with the White population consistently exceeding 75% of the total. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 5-12% over the years. There has been a slight increase in the Asian population, from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, suggesting a gradual increase in multiracial residents.
The median income in Port Richmond has shown fluctuation over the years. There was a drop from $57,860 in 2013 to $35,901 in 2015, followed by an increase to $69,747 in 2016. Since 2016, the median income has remained relatively stable, hovering around $70,000, with a slight dip to $66,224 in 2020 before recovering to $69,208 in 2022. Population trends show a decline from 152 residents in 2019 to 99 in 2022.
Port Richmond's persistent White Majority and Low Diversity status contrast with broader trends in many urban areas, which have often seen increasing diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's median income of $69,208 in 2022 is close to the national median household income of $70,784 (as of 2021), suggesting that Port Richmond maintains a relatively average economic status. The sharp population decline from 2019 to 2022 (from 152 to 99 residents) is more dramatic than typical neighborhood fluctuations.
While Port Richmond has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority neighborhood over the past decade, subtle shifts towards slightly increased diversity are apparent. The economic stability of the area, despite some fluctuations, suggests a resilient local economy. However, the recent population decline may indicate changing preferences or opportunities that could shape the neighborhood's future demographic and economic landscape.
