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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cabbage Hill, a neighborhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, exhibits characteristics of a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The Hispanic population forms a plurality at 43%, followed by White (25%) and Black (20%) populations. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, accompanied by fluctuations in median income. Cabbage Hill has historical roots as a German immigrant community, reflected in its traditional nickname.
In 2013, Cabbage Hill was characterized as a Moderate Diversity community, with Hispanic (40%), White (38%), and Black (15%) populations forming the primary racial groups. Over the decade, the neighborhood transitioned to a Majority-Minority status, with the Hispanic population consistently forming a plurality. The most notable shifts include a decline in White population from 38% in 2013 to 25% in 2022, an increase in Hispanic population from 40% in 2013 to a peak of 48% in 2018, settling at 43% in 2022, growth in the Black population from 15% in 2013 to 20% in 2022, and a significant increase in the Two or More Races category from 4% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. These shifts indicate a Transitional Community, moving towards increased diversity and a stronger Majority-Minority status.
The median income in Cabbage Hill has shown an overall upward trend, albeit with fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $38,692. It dipped to $36,295 in 2015, peaked at $60,737 in 2021, and decreased to $48,543 in 2022. The population has steadily increased from 9,417 in 2013 to 11,178 in 2022, suggesting the neighborhood's growing attractiveness. The economic trends correlate with demographic shifts in various ways. The initial decline in median income (2013-2015) coincided with an increase in the Hispanic population and decrease in the White population. The significant income growth from 2017 to 2021 occurred alongside a stabilization of racial demographics, potentially indicating improved economic integration. The 2022 income decrease coincided with a slight reversal in demographic trends, with a small decrease in the Hispanic population and increase in the Black population.
The demographic shifts in Cabbage Hill reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national patterns, as the Hispanic population has been one of the fastest-growing demographics in the U.S. over the past decade. The income fluctuations, particularly the sharp increase in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, may be reflective of broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Many urban areas saw similar patterns of wage growth and subsequent corrections during this period.
The increase in the Two or More Races category from 4% to 9% over the decade is notable and aligns with national trends. The 2020 U.S. Census reported a significant increase in individuals identifying as multiracial across the country.
Cabbage Hill exemplifies the dynamic nature of urban demographics in the United States, transitioning from a moderately diverse community to a majority-minority neighborhood with increasing racial complexity. These shifts, coupled with economic fluctuations, suggest a community in flux, adapting to broader societal changes while maintaining its unique historical character.