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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Park, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, currently exhibits a White Majority with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 347 and a median income of $84,204. East Park has a relatively small population size for an urban neighborhood, suggesting it might be a more secluded or exclusive area within Philadelphia.
Over the past decade, East Park has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. However, there have been subtle shifts towards increased diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood showed Low Diversity, with the white population at 71% and only two other groups (Black and Asian) having significant representation. By 2018, the area transitioned to Moderate Diversity. While the white population increased to 77%, there was a notable rise in the "two or more races" category (7%), indicating a trend towards a more mixed population. The most recent data (2022) shows a slight decrease in the white population to 70%, with increases in Black (8%) and Hispanic (6%) populations, further solidifying its Moderate Diversity status.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. The median income peaked in 2015 at $103,351, coinciding with the highest percentage of white residents (74%). As diversity increased from 2018 onwards, there was a gradual decline in median income, reaching $84,204 in 2022. The population has fluctuated over the years, with a general downward trend from 426 in 2015 to 347 in 2022. This could suggest some outmigration, possibly related to the economic changes.
These trends align with broader national patterns. Many urban areas are experiencing increased diversity, often accompanied by economic shifts. The decline in median income despite increased diversity could reflect national trends of income inequality affecting minority populations more severely. The small population size and relatively high median income suggest East Park might be a more affluent enclave within Philadelphia, possibly experiencing gentrification or other urban development processes.
East Park appears to be a Transitional Community, slowly moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by economic changes, potentially reflecting broader urban demographic and economic trends. The neighborhood's small size and relatively high median income suggest it may be a unique microcosm within Philadelphia's larger urban landscape.