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Demographic Evolution in Garden Court, Philadelphia: A Study of Racial Composition (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Garden Court, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, transitioned from a Black Majority community to a Moderate Diversity community with a Black Plurality between 2013 and 2022. The population increased from 2,644 to 3,213 during this period. The median income rose from $39,931 to $62,471, representing a growth of over 56%.
The Black population in Garden Court decreased from 52% to 39% from 2013 to 2022. The White population increased slightly from 40% to 41%. The Hispanic population grew from 2% to 7%, while the Asian population decreased slightly from 5% to 4%. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 9%.
These demographic shifts align with broader patterns observed in many urban areas across the United States. The transition from a predominantly Black neighborhood to a more diverse community with rising incomes is often associated with gentrification processes in American cities.
The significant increase in the population identifying as two or more races reflects a national trend. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the multiracial population in the United States grew by 276% between 2010 and 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing demographic groups.
The economic growth in Garden Court outpaces the national average. While the neighborhood saw a 56% increase in median income from 2013 to 2022, the U.S. median household income grew by about 30% during a similar period (2010 to 2020).
Garden Court has undergone a significant demographic and economic transformation over the past decade, evolving from a Black Majority community to a more diverse neighborhood with improved economic indicators. These changes reflect broader urban trends but also highlight the unique character of this historic Philadelphia neighborhood as it adapts to 21st-century demographic and economic realities.
