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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in East Bayside-India Street: 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
East Bayside-India Street in Portland, Maine, currently exhibits a "White Majority" demographic profile, with 70% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade, with median income more than doubling from $22,761 in 2013 to $46,794 in 2022. This area is known for its diverse culinary scene, reflecting its multicultural history and ongoing demographic shifts.
From 2013 to 2022, East Bayside-India Street underwent a notable demographic transition. In 2013, the neighborhood could be categorized as "Moderate Diversity," with significant representation from white (53%) and black (30%) populations. Over the years, it shifted towards a "White Majority" status, reaching 70% white population by 2022. The black population, which constituted a significant minority in 2013 (30%), decreased to 20% by 2022. This trend suggests a gradual but consistent shift in the neighborhood's racial composition. The Asian population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3-8% throughout the decade.
The Hispanic population showed some volatility, peaking at 16% in 2017 before declining to just 2% by 2022. This fluctuation could indicate a temporary influx followed by outmigration of Hispanic residents. The demographic shifts correlate strongly with economic changes in the neighborhood. As the white population percentage increased, so did the median income. From 2013 to 2022, median income more than doubled from $22,761 to $46,794. This trend suggests a possible gentrification process, where higher-income residents, predominantly white, moved into the area.
The sharpest increase in median income occurred between 2017 and 2018, jumping from $35,017 to $44,451. This period coincides with a notable increase in the white population percentage and a decrease in the black and Hispanic populations, further supporting the gentrification hypothesis.
The demographic and economic shifts in East Bayside-India Street reflect broader national trends of urban gentrification seen in many U.S. cities over the past decade. The rapid increase in median income and the simultaneous shift towards a more homogeneous racial composition are hallmarks of this process. Despite the trend towards a "White Majority," East Bayside-India Street still maintains a level of diversity higher than the national average. The 20% black population in 2022 is significantly above the national average of around 13%.
The economic growth in this neighborhood outpaces national trends. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation), East Bayside-India Street saw an increase of over 100% in the same period, indicating a particularly strong local economic transformation. East Bayside-India Street has undergone a significant demographic and economic transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a moderately diverse, lower-income area to a more economically prosperous, white-majority neighborhood. This change brings both opportunities and challenges, potentially affecting community cohesion, local culture, and affordability for long-term residents.
