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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Pyne Poynt: A Study of a Camden Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Pyne Poynt, a neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey, has transitioned from a moderately diverse community to one with a clear Hispanic majority over the past decade. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,706 and a median income of $23,090. Pyne Poynt is located along the Delaware River, which has historically influenced the area's industrial development and community dynamics.
In 2013, Pyne Poynt exhibited moderate diversity with a Hispanic plurality (65%) and a significant Black population (29%). By 2022, it had shifted to low diversity status with a Hispanic majority (74%), while the Black population decreased to 22%. This change indicates a transitional community pattern, with the Hispanic population increasing from 65% in 2013 to 76% in 2021, before slightly decreasing to 74% in 2022. The Black population gradually declined from 29% to 22% during this period.
The White population remained relatively stable at 3-4%, while other racial groups maintained minimal representation throughout the decade. The population of Pyne Poynt grew from 4,110 in 2010 to 4,706 in 2022, suggesting increased attractiveness or accessibility to new residents, particularly within the Hispanic community.
The demographic shifts in Pyne Poynt correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2018, median income rose from $19,996 to $28,296, coinciding with the increasing Hispanic population and decreasing Black population. However, from 2018 to 2022, median income declined to $23,090, occurring as the Hispanic population continued to grow and then stabilize at a high percentage.
The demographic shifts observed in Pyne Poynt align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing rapidly. However, the extent of this growth in Pyne Poynt, reaching 74% of the population, exceeds national averages. The median income in Pyne Poynt ($23,090 in 2022) is significantly lower than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021.
The transition from a more diverse community to one with a clear Hispanic majority could have implications for local services, cultural institutions, and community dynamics. It may also reflect broader patterns of immigration and internal migration within the region. These changes underscore the need for targeted economic and community development initiatives in Pyne Poynt.
