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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Marion Franklin: A Study of a Black Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Marion Franklin, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, is classified as a "Black Majority" community with 70% of its population identifying as Black in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced demographic and economic changes over the past decade. In 2022, Marion Franklin had a median income of $49,177 and a population of 4,812.
Marion Franklin has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community from 2013 to 2022. The Black population percentage decreased from 76% in 2013 to 70% in 2022. The White population increased from 19% in 2013 to 23% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 3% in 2013 to 7% in 2020, then declined to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade. The median income increased from $35,411 in 2013 to $49,177 in 2022, a 39% increase. The median income peaked at $55,318 in 2021 before declining in 2022. The population fluctuated, reaching 5,300 in 2018 and settling at 4,812 in 2022.
The economic growth correlates with the gradual diversification of the neighborhood. The increasing White population and rising median income could be early indicators of gentrification. Despite recent declines, the overall increase in median income over the decade suggests economic resilience. The gradual increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in urban areas, though Marion Franklin remains more predominantly Black than many comparable neighborhoods.
Marion Franklin represents a community in transition. It maintains its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood while showing signs of increasing diversity and significant economic growth. These changes reflect broader urban demographic shifts and economic development patterns, positioning Marion Franklin as a neighborhood experiencing gradual but notable transformation in both its racial composition and economic landscape.
