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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Allegheny Center, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, exhibits a profile of Moderate Diversity with a White Majority as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,475 and a median income of $44,195. Allegheny Center has transformed from a dense residential area to a mixed-use district with significant office and institutional presence.
Over the past decade, Allegheny Center has experienced notable demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a White Plurality community, with whites comprising 50% of the population and blacks 34%. By 2022, the area had shifted to a White Majority (57%), while maintaining Moderate Diversity due to significant representation from other groups, particularly Asian (16%) and Black (20%) populations.
The most significant change has been the consistent decline in the Black population percentage, from 34% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. Concurrently, there has been an increase in the Asian population, rising from 11% to 16% over the same period. This shift suggests a Transitional Community status, with increasing diversity primarily driven by Asian population growth.
The demographic shifts in Allegheny Center correlate with economic changes. The median income has increased from $22,837 in 2013 to $44,195 in 2022. This income growth coincides with the increase in White and Asian populations and the decrease in the Black population percentage. The population has grown from 1,038 in 2013 to 1,475 in 2022, indicating that the neighborhood has become more attractive to new residents.
The trends observed in Allegheny Center reflect broader national patterns of gentrification in urban areas, where historically diverse or predominantly minority neighborhoods experience an influx of higher-income residents, often accompanied by rising property values and changing local businesses. Allegheny Center's transformation appears more dramatic than many other areas, with its median income nearly doubling in a decade. This rapid change suggests an intense period of redevelopment and demographic shift.
The decrease in the Black population percentage, while the overall population grew, indicates potential displacement issues common in rapidly changing urban areas. This demographic shift, combined with the increase in median income, may be altering the neighborhood's cultural character and potentially creating affordability challenges for long-term residents. Allegheny Center exemplifies a Transitional Community undergoing significant demographic and economic changes. These shifts have brought increased diversity and economic growth, while raising questions about equitable development and community preservation in the face of rapid urban transformation.
