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Demographic Analysis of Union Miles Park: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Cleveland
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Union Miles Park, a neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "Racial Majority." As of 2022, the neighborhood has a 91% Black population, establishing it as a Black Majority area. The median income in 2022 was $34,756, indicating a lower-income urban community. Union Miles Park has experienced significant economic fluctuations over the past decade, providing a unique perspective on the relationship between racial composition and economic trends in a predominantly African American urban setting.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Union Miles Park has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong Black Majority. The Black population has remained above 90% during this period, with minor fluctuations. There has been a slight decrease from 93% in 2013 to 91% in 2022, but this change is not significant enough to alter the neighborhood's demographic categorization. The White population has remained relatively stable at around 3-4%, while other racial groups have shown minimal presence. There has been a small increase in the "Other" category, rising from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, potentially indicating the beginnings of a slow diversification process.
The economic trajectory of Union Miles Park over the past decade has been marked by significant fluctuations. The median income dropped from $23,117 in 2015 to $20,787 in 2016, before increasing to $35,894 in 2020 and $36,173 in 2021. In 2022, there was a slight decline to $34,756. This economic volatility does not seem to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the neighborhood. The stability in racial demographics despite economic changes suggests a strong cultural attachment to the area among its Black residents, possibly due to historical factors, community ties, or limited residential mobility.
The population of Union Miles Park has been steadily declining, from 11,280 in 2013 to 8,617 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with the income fluctuations, might indicate challenges such as job losses, outmigration of working-age residents, or broader urban decay issues affecting the neighborhood.
The persistent low diversity and strong Black Majority in Union Miles Park is reflective of historical patterns of racial segregation in many American cities, particularly in the Midwest. Cleveland, like many other rust belt cities, has experienced significant demographic shifts and economic challenges in recent decades. The increase in median income between 2019 and 2020 (from $24,154 to $35,894) is noteworthy and deviates from national trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. This could potentially be due to targeted economic interventions, changes in the local job market, or shifts in the composition of remaining residents.
Despite recent income improvements, Union Miles Park's median income remains below the national median household income, which was approximately $67,521 in 2020. This disparity highlights the ongoing economic challenges faced by many predominantly Black urban neighborhoods across the United States. The population decline in Union Miles Park also mirrors trends seen in many inner-city neighborhoods across the Midwest, often attributed to suburbanization, deindustrialization, and the search for better economic opportunities elsewhere.
Union Miles Park presents a case study of a low-diversity, predominantly Black urban neighborhood grappling with economic volatility and population decline. While showing some signs of potential future diversification and recent economic improvement, it remains a community facing significant socio-economic challenges characteristic of many similar urban areas in the United States.
