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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Highbridge: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood in the Bronx
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Highbridge, a neighborhood in the Bronx, New York, is characterized as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 39,426 and a median income of $32,249. Highbridge is notable for the High Bridge, the oldest bridge in New York City, which reopened in 2015 after renovation.
Over the past decade, Highbridge has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority community with a strong Hispanic Majority. The Hispanic population has remained dominant, ranging from 61% to 66% between 2013 and 2022. There is a slight trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population decreased from 65% in 2013 to 61% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable around 30-33%. The White population increased slightly from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% to 1%, and those of two or more races increased from 0% to 2%.
The median income in Highbridge has improved over the past decade. In 2013, it was $24,009, and in 2022, it reached $32,249, representing a 34.3% increase. There was a dip in median income in 2014 to $21,780, followed by consistent year-over-year increases from 2014 to 2021, with a slight decrease in 2022 from the 2021 peak of $33,350. The trend of increasing median income correlates with the slight diversification of the neighborhood's racial composition.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade, with a low of 36,791 in 2010 and a high of 41,134 in 2017. The 2022 population of 39,426 represents a 7.2% increase from 2010, indicating moderate growth.
The 2022 median income of $32,249 in Highbridge is below the national median household income of $70,784 (as of 2021), indicating that Highbridge remains an economically challenged area. The demographic makeup of Highbridge reflects broader trends in many urban areas of the United States, particularly in cities like New York with historically diverse populations.
The economic improvements in Highbridge appear to be part of a broader trend of gentrification and economic development in many parts of New York City. The reopening of the High Bridge in 2015 may have contributed to increased interest and investment in the area, potentially influencing both demographic shifts and economic improvements.
In conclusion, Highbridge remains a Majority-Minority community with a strong Hispanic presence, showing signs of gradual diversification and economic improvement. These changes may signal the beginning of more significant shifts in the neighborhood's demographic and economic landscape in the coming years.
