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Demographic Evolution of West Boulevard: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Boulevard, a neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, experienced significant demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. The area transitioned from a White Plurality to a Moderate Diversity community. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Plurality (43%) with significant Black (25%) and Hispanic (24%) populations. By 2022, the distribution shifted to Hispanic (36%), White (35%), and Black (19%) residents, with an increase in those identifying as two or more races (from 4% to 7%).
The Hispanic population grew from 24% in 2013 to 36% in 2022, while the White population decreased from 43% to 35%, and the Black population declined from 25% to 19%. These changes indicate that West Boulevard is a Transitional Community, particularly in terms of its growing Hispanic representation and multiracial population.
The demographic shifts correlate with modest changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $33,485 to $35,254, representing a growth of about 5.3% over nine years. This minimal growth suggests that while the racial composition of the neighborhood changed significantly, economic improvement was limited.
The population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 15,600 and 16,700 residents over the decade. This stability, combined with the changing racial demographics, indicates that the neighborhood is experiencing in-migration of Hispanic residents and possibly out-migration of White and Black residents, rather than overall population growth driving the changes.
The demographic shifts in West Boulevard reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national patterns of Hispanic population growth in many U.S. cities. However, the modest income growth in West Boulevard contrasts with more significant economic improvements seen in some other urban areas experiencing demographic changes, suggesting that this neighborhood may face unique challenges in translating increased diversity into economic gains.
The stability of the overall population amid these demographic shifts suggests a changing composition of long-term residents rather than a significant influx of new inhabitants. This pattern may have implications for community cohesion and local cultural dynamics as the neighborhood continues to evolve.
West Boulevard exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a White Plurality to a more diverse community with a growing Hispanic presence. These demographic changes have not been accompanied by substantial economic growth, presenting both opportunities and challenges for community development and integration in the coming years.
