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Demographic Evolution of Shannon Green: From Moderate Diversity to Black Majority (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
Shannon Green, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, it is categorized as a "Racial Majority" community with a Black majority comprising 50% of the population. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $51,472. Shannon Green is located near the Scioto River.
Over the past decade, Shannon Green has experienced notable demographic transitions. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited "Moderate Diversity" with a relatively balanced distribution between Black (42%) and White (43%) residents. By 2015, it had shifted to a "Black Plurality" status, with the Black population increasing to 47% while the White population decreased to 39%.
From 2017 onwards, Shannon Green transitioned into a "Racial Majority" community, with the Black population consistently exceeding 50%. This trend peaked in 2020-2021 with 61% Black residents. In 2022, there was a slight reversal, with the Black population decreasing to 50% and the White population increasing to 42%. The Hispanic and Asian populations have remained relatively stable and small throughout this period, while the proportion of residents identifying as two or more races has fluctuated between 3-6%.
The demographic shifts in Shannon Green correlate with changes in median income. As the neighborhood transitioned from "Moderate Diversity" to "Black Plurality" and then to "Racial Majority," the median income showed an overall upward trend. From $38,132 in 2013, it rose to $51,472 in 2022, representing a 35% increase over the decade. This growth was not linear, with a peak of $50,636 in 2020, followed by a drop to $42,753 in 2021, and a recovery to $51,472 in 2022.
The population has fluctuated over the years, from a low of 3,584 in 2016 to a high of 4,511 in 2018. The current population of 3,649 in 2022 represents a decrease from recent years.
The demographic shifts in Shannon Green mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the neighborhood's transition to and maintenance of a Black majority differs from the national average. The income growth in Shannon Green, while significant, still places it below the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
Shannon Green has evolved from a moderately diverse neighborhood to one with a clear Black majority over the past decade, accompanied by overall economic growth despite recent fluctuations. These changes reflect both local dynamics and broader national trends in urban demographics and economics.
