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Demographic Analysis of Roxborough Park: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Roxborough Park, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 76% of the neighborhood. Other racial groups have smaller representations. The neighborhood has a high median income of $129,474 in 2022, which is above the national average. Roxborough Park is located near the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Valley Park, combining urban amenities with natural landscapes.
Over the past decade, Roxborough Park has maintained its status as a White Majority area, with the white population consistently exceeding 75% of the total. From 2013 to 2022, the neighborhood transitioned from very Low Diversity (78% white) to borderline Low Diversity (76% white). The Asian population fluctuated, peaking at 11% in 2013 and settling at 7% by 2022. The Black population varied between 2% and 7% over the years. The Hispanic population increased from 1% in 2014 to 5% in 2022. The 'Two or More Races' and 'Other' categories collectively rose from 1% in 2013 to 11% in 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic trends. The median income increased from $120,246 in 2013 to $129,474 in 2022, a rise of about 7.7%. The population grew from 2,048 in 2013 to 2,187 in 2022, an increase of about 6.8%. The years with the highest diversity (2020-2022) also saw some of the highest median incomes, suggesting a potential link between increased diversity and economic growth in the area.
Roxborough Park's slow diversification trend aligns with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The neighborhood's high median income and relatively low diversity contrast with Philadelphia as a whole, which has greater racial diversity and a lower median household income of approximately $52,649 as of 2021. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations in Roxborough Park reflects national trends, where these groups have been among the fastest-growing demographics in the United States. However, the neighborhood's changes are occurring at a slower pace than national averages, likely due to its high property values and established community character.
Roxborough Park remains a White Majority, Low Diversity area with high median incomes. It shows signs of slow but steady diversification. This trend, coupled with consistent economic growth, suggests a gradual transformation that may continue in the coming years, potentially moving the neighborhood towards Moderate Diversity if current trends persist.
