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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Devon Triangle, Columbus: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Devon Triangle, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, exhibits a "Racial Majority" demographic composition, with the Black population comprising 71% of residents in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade, with a current median income of $33,943. Devon Triangle is located near the city's industrial areas and has historically been a working-class neighborhood.
Over the past decade, Devon Triangle has consistently maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. However, there have been subtle shifts in its racial composition. The Black population has decreased from 81% in 2013 to 71% in 2022, indicating a gradual diversification. The White population has increased from 8% in 2013 to 16% in 2022, suggesting a trend towards increased integration. The Hispanic community saw a slight increase from 4% in 2013 to a peak of 9% in 2017, before declining to 3% in 2022. The neighborhood has seen a small but growing presence of residents identifying as "Two or More Races" or "Other," increasing from 4% combined in 2013 to 10% in 2022.
These changes have not altered the neighborhood's "Black Majority" status, but they suggest a trend towards a more diverse community, potentially moving towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification in the future if current trends continue. The economic landscape of Devon Triangle has been volatile over the past decade. There has been significant fluctuation in median income, with a low of $16,902 in 2015 and a high of $33,943 in 2022. This represents a doubling of median income over seven years, suggesting economic improvement.
The neighborhood has seen steady population growth, from 658 residents in 2013 to 794 in 2022, indicating increased attractiveness or housing development. The period of lowest median income (2015-2017) coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents (79-81%). As the neighborhood has become slightly more diverse, median incomes have generally increased.
The increasing White population and rising median income could indicate the early stages of gentrification, a trend seen in many urban areas across the U.S. Despite recent improvements, the median income in Devon Triangle ($33,943 in 2022) is likely below both the Columbus and national averages, reflecting persistent economic challenges in predominantly Black neighborhoods. The steady increase in population goes against trends in some Rust Belt cities, suggesting Columbus may be experiencing overall growth or that Devon Triangle is becoming more attractive to new residents.
Devon Triangle is a neighborhood in transition. While maintaining its identity as a predominantly Black community, it is showing signs of increasing diversity and economic improvement. However, these changes also raise questions about affordability and potential displacement of long-term residents, issues that often accompany neighborhood demographic shifts and economic growth.
