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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Port Columbus International Airport Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Port Columbus International Airport neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. As of 2022, the area exhibits a Black Majority demographic composition with a median income of $35,621. The neighborhood has transitioned from a Moderate Diversity area to its current racial makeup. Its proximity to a major transportation hub likely influences its demographic and economic dynamics.
In 2013, the earliest year with complete racial data, the neighborhood displayed Moderate Diversity. The Black population (58%) was the largest group, but not quite a majority, with significant White (17%) and Hispanic (20%) populations. By 2016, the area had shifted to a Black Majority (60%), a status it has maintained through 2022, albeit with some fluctuations.
The Hispanic population has shown notable variability, ranging from 13% to 24% over the years, suggesting a Transitional Community aspect. The White population has generally declined from 17% in 2013 to 11% in 2020, before rebounding slightly to 20% in 2022. This recent increase in the White population, coupled with the rise in Hispanic residents to 24% in 2022, indicates a potential shift back towards Moderate Diversity.
The neighborhood has consistently maintained a Majority-Minority status throughout the observed period, with non-White populations constituting over 80% of residents each year.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $26,575 in 2013 to $35,621 in 2022, an increase of about 34%. However, this growth has not been steady. There was a significant jump to $41,457 in 2021, followed by a notable decrease in 2022.
The periods of highest median income (2020-2021) coincided with the highest percentage of Black residents (65-64%) and the lowest percentage of White residents (11-17%). The recent decrease in median income in 2022 occurred alongside an increase in both White and Hispanic populations, suggesting a potential correlation between racial composition shifts and economic changes.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 462 and 570 residents over the decade. The slight population increase from 462 in 2020 to 510 in 2022 coincides with the recent shift towards greater diversity, potentially indicating that the neighborhood is attracting a more varied demographic.
The demographic trends in this neighborhood reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. The fluctuations in the Hispanic population and the recent increase in the White population could be indicative of larger migration patterns or changes in the local job market, possibly related to the airport's economic influence.
The overall increase in median income, despite recent fluctuations, aligns with national trends of economic recovery post-2008 recession. However, the neighborhood's median income remains considerably below the national median ($70,784 in 2021), suggesting persistent economic challenges despite the improvements.
The Port Columbus International Airport neighborhood has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. While maintaining its status as a Black Majority area, recent trends suggest a potential shift back towards Moderate Diversity. These demographic shifts, coupled with fluctuating but generally improving economic indicators, paint a picture of a dynamic, evolving community likely influenced by its unique location near a major airport.
