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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lincoln Knolls, a neighborhood in Youngstown, Ohio, exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a transitional trend. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,529 and a median income of $32,079. Lincoln Knolls has undergone significant demographic shifts over the past decade, moving from a predominantly Black and White community to one with increasing Hispanic representation.
Lincoln Knolls has transitioned through several diversity categories from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, it had a White Plurality, with White residents comprising 52% of the population and Black residents at 38%. From 2014-2015, the community shifted to a Majority-Minority status, with White residents falling below 50% and Black residents becoming the largest group at 41-42%. Between 2016-2020, Lincoln Knolls entered a period of Moderate Diversity, with White and Black populations each representing over 20% of residents, and Hispanic representation steadily increasing.
By 2021-2022, the neighborhood continued its Moderate Diversity status but trended towards High Diversity. In 2022, no single group exceeded 40% of the population, with White (38%), Black (26%), and Hispanic (25%) populations all having significant representation. This evolution identifies Lincoln Knolls as a Transitional Community, with the Hispanic population showing the most significant growth, from 8% in 2013 to 25% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Lincoln Knolls have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. The median income peaked in 2013 at $41,309 when the community had a White Plurality. As the neighborhood transitioned to Majority-Minority status, median income dropped to $33,670 in 2014. During the period of Moderate Diversity (2016-2020), median income remained relatively stable, ranging from $30,239 to $34,318. In the most recent years (2021-2022), as the community trends towards High Diversity, median income has shown a slight decline to $32,079.
The demographic shifts observed in Lincoln Knolls align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban neighborhoods. The growth in Hispanic population reflects a nationwide pattern of Hispanic population growth in many U.S. cities. The significant decrease in median income following the initial demographic shift may indicate local economic challenges specific to Youngstown or this neighborhood.
The transition towards greater diversity in Lincoln Knolls, coupled with relatively stable income levels in recent years, suggests a community in flux. This change may bring both challenges and opportunities for community cohesion, cultural exchange, and economic development. Local policymakers and community leaders may need to focus on initiatives that promote inclusive growth and address any socio-economic disparities that have emerged during this demographic transition.