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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Northeast Gresham, Oregon
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Northeast neighborhood of Gresham, Oregon is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 7,658 and a median income of $45,581. The neighborhood is located near the Columbia River Gorge.
The Northeast neighborhood of Gresham has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one with "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. In 2013, 71% of the population identified as white, which decreased to 65% by 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 19% in 2013 to 27% in 2022. The Black population increased from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2019, before declining to 2% in 2022.
The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated over the decade without a clear trend. It was $47,712 in 2013, peaked at $51,516 in 2021, and dropped to $45,581 in 2022. The population decreased from 8,398 in 2010 to 7,658 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Northeast Gresham are consistent with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced growth in minority populations, particularly Hispanic communities, over the past decade. However, the neighborhood's economic trends, with stagnant median income and declining population, differ from the general upward economic trajectory observed in many diverse suburban areas nationwide.
The neighborhood's proximity to Portland, a major urban center known for its progressive policies and increasing diversity, likely influences these demographic shifts. However, the lack of corresponding economic growth suggests that the area may be facing challenges in fully capitalizing on its increasing diversity.
Northeast Gresham is becoming more diverse but appears to be in a transitional phase economically. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether this increased diversity will translate into economic vitality and stability for the neighborhood.
