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Demographic Analysis of Strawberry Mansion: A Predominantly Black 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
Strawberry Mansion, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority" as of 2022. Data indicates that 89% of the population identifies as Black, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The neighborhood's median income has increased gradually over the past decade, reaching $26,307 in 2022, which remains below the national average. Strawberry Mansion is notable for its concentration of late-Victorian houses, contrasting with its current socio-economic challenges.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Strawberry Mansion has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority." The percentage of Black residents has consistently exceeded 89%, with minor fluctuations. Signs of increasing diversity are subtle, with the Hispanic population growing from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, the emergence of a "Two or More Races" category reaching 3% by 2022, and a slight increase in the White population from 1% to 3% over the decade. These changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity, though not significant enough to alter the neighborhood's overall categorization.
The median income in Strawberry Mansion has shown a consistent upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $19,558, increasing to $26,307 by 2022, representing a growth of approximately 34.5% over nine years. This economic improvement correlates with the subtle demographic shifts, suggesting a parallel increase in economic prosperity as the neighborhood becomes slightly more diverse. However, the median income remains significantly below city and national averages.
Population trends indicate a decline from 17,150 in 2013 to 16,340 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The lowest point was in 2020 with 13,974 residents, followed by a recovery. This population dip and subsequent rise may be related to broader urban trends, potentially including gentrification pressures or impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strawberry Mansion has remained predominantly Black, while many urban areas across the United States have experienced more significant demographic shifts over the past decade. The neighborhood's resistance to rapid change could be attributed to various factors, including historical housing patterns, community cohesion, or lack of external investment.
The economic growth in Strawberry Mansion has not kept pace with national trends. The U.S. median household income grew from approximately $52,000 in 2013 to over $70,000 in 2022, a steeper increase than observed in this neighborhood.
The subtle increases in diversity and income, coupled with recent population growth, may indicate the early stages of neighborhood change. However, the persistence of the "Low Diversity" and "Black Majority" categories suggests that any transition is occurring very slowly, and the community remains largely stable in its demographic composition. This stability could be viewed positively in terms of preserving community culture, but it also raises questions about economic mobility and access to opportunities for residents in comparison to more rapidly changing urban areas.
