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Demographic Transition in Schenley: White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Schenley neighborhood in Youngstown, Ohio, is a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,637 and a median income of $40,322. Schenley has a historic connection to the steel industry that once dominated Youngstown's economy.
Over the past decade, Schenley has transitioned from a Low Diversity community to one with Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity with a white population of 77%. By 2022, the white population decreased to 68%, while the Black population increased from 12% to 23%. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 10% in 2017-2019 before declining to 5% in 2022. A small but consistent Asian population (around 1%) and growth in the two or more races category have emerged.
The median income in Schenley has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general downward trend, with the median income decreasing from $38,360 to $37,892. A significant uptick occurred in 2020 and 2021, reaching a peak of $49,868 in 2021, before declining again to $40,322 in 2022.
These economic shifts correlate with the demographic changes. As the community became more diverse, particularly with the increase in the Black population, there was initially a period of economic challenge. The sudden increase in median income in 2020-2021 might suggest an influx of higher-income residents, possibly related to the growing diversity.
The population has generally declined over the decade, from 5,214 in 2010 to 4,637 in 2022, which could indicate broader economic challenges in the area, possibly related to the decline of traditional industries like steel manufacturing.
The demographic shifts in Schenley mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income between 2020 and 2022, are more pronounced than typical national patterns. This could be related to Youngstown's unique economic challenges as a post-industrial city.
The transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity, while maintaining a White Majority, suggests that Schenley is experiencing demographic changes at a pace that allows for gradual integration rather than rapid displacement. This pattern is often seen in Rust Belt cities as they adapt to post-industrial economies and changing population dynamics.
Schenley represents a neighborhood in transition, both demographically and economically. Its evolution from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more diverse community with fluctuating economic indicators reflects the complex interplay of racial demographics and economic factors in post-industrial urban settings. The neighborhood's future trajectory will likely depend on how it navigates these ongoing changes and leverages its increasing diversity for economic and social development.
