Southern Orchards, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, has transformed from a Black Majority community to a Majority-Minority area with a Black Plurality. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 49% of the neighborhood, while the White population has increased to 40%. The area has experienced economic growth, with the median income rising from $21,376 in 2017 to $31,582 in 2022. This neighborhood features historic homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has undergone recent revitalization efforts.

Over the past decade, Southern Orchards has transitioned from a community with a clear Racial Majority to a Majority-Minority area. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Black Majority, with 68% of the population identifying as Black. This majority status continued until 2019, with the Black population consistently above 65%. However, from 2020 onwards, a significant shift occurred. In 2020-2021, the community transitioned to a Majority-Minority status, with the Black population decreasing below 60% (58% in 2020, 55% in 2021) while the White population increased (30% in 2020, 35% in 2021). In 2022, this trend continued, resulting in a Black Plurality (49%) and further growth in the White population (40%).

The demographic shifts in Southern Orchards correlate with significant economic changes. From 2013 to 2017, the median income fluctuated between $20,851 and $24,912, with no clear upward trend. From 2018 to 2022, a notable upward trend in median income began, rising from $27,794 in 2018 to $31,582 in 2022, with a peak of $37,028 in 2021. This economic growth coincides with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood. The rising median income and changing racial composition suggest a potential influx of higher-income residents, possibly related to gentrification processes common in many urban areas undergoing revitalization.