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Demographic Evolution of Georgian Heights: Black Plurality and Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Georgian Heights, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, exhibits a "Moderate Diversity" demographic profile with a Black plurality (44%) and a substantial White population (40%) as of 2022. The area has transitioned from a predominantly White community to a more diverse one over the past decade. The median income in Georgian Heights was $59,815 in 2022, indicating significant economic growth in recent years.
The neighborhood has undergone notable demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2015, it was a "Moderate Diversity" area with a White plurality (38-43%) and a significant Black population (27-36%). Between 2016 and 2019, Georgian Heights became a "White Majority" community, with the White population exceeding 50% in 2017 and 2018. From 2020 to 2022, the area returned to "Moderate Diversity" with a growing Black plurality, reaching 44% by 2022.
The Hispanic population in Georgian Heights peaked at 18% during 2016-2018 before declining to 4% by 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased steadily from 2% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, indicating a trend towards greater racial diversity.
The median income in Georgian Heights has shown significant growth, rising from $37,166 in 2013 to $59,815 in 2022, a 61% increase. This income growth coincides with the shift towards greater racial diversity. The population peaked at 4,771 in 2014 and has since declined to 3,312 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with rising incomes, might indicate gentrification or changing housing preferences.
The trends observed in Georgian Heights align with broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States, including increasing diversity in formerly predominantly White neighborhoods, rising incomes in urban areas often associated with gentrification, and fluctuating Hispanic populations potentially influenced by immigration patterns and economic factors. The significant income growth in Georgian Heights (61% over 9 years) outpaces the national average.
Georgian Heights exemplifies a community in transition, moving from a predominantly White area to a more diverse neighborhood with a growing Black plurality. The concurrent rise in median income suggests that these demographic changes are intertwined with economic development, potentially reshaping the community's character and opportunities.
