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Demographic and Racial Composition of Southwest Airport Neighborhood, Columbus, Ohio
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Southwest Airport neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, exhibits a White Majority demographic composition, with 69% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The community has experienced moderate economic growth over the past decade, with median income rising from $59,671 in 2013 to $69,691 in 2022. The neighborhood is positioned near the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
From 2013 to 2022, Southwest Airport has maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population has decreased from 77% in 2013 to 69% in 2022. The black population has increased from 13% to 16% over the same period. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 5-9%. The Asian population has grown from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Southwest Airport has shown steady growth, rising from $59,671 in 2013 to $69,691 in 2022, an increase of about 16.8% over nine years. The population has grown from 10,679 in 2013 to 11,940 in 2022.
The trend towards increasing diversity in Southwest Airport aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The income growth of 16.8% over nine years is moderate but positive. The proximity to the airport might be a factor in both the economic growth and increasing diversity.
Southwest Airport is experiencing a gradual transition from a predominantly White Majority community to one with increasing diversity. This shift is occurring alongside steady economic growth. The changes observed reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas, though the specific influence of the nearby airport adds a unique dimension to this neighborhood's development.
