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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in South London, Lockbourne: A Study of White Majority and Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The South London neighborhood in Lockbourne, Ohio, as of 2022, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. The demographic composition shows a white population of 59%, with Black (24%) and Asian (14%) minorities. The median income of $70,971 in 2022 indicates a middle-class suburban area. The village has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 189 residents in 2010 to 391 in 2022.
The neighborhood has undergone notable demographic transitions over the past decade. In 2013, it was categorized as a "White Majority" community with 71% white population. By 2016, it had shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status with the white population decreasing to 48% and the Black population increasing to 44%. From 2017 to 2020, the community transitioned back to a "White Majority" status, but with a more diverse composition than in earlier years. A significant change occurred between 2020 and 2021, with a sudden increase in the Asian population from 1% to 15%, marking a shift towards "Moderate Diversity".
The median income has shown considerable fluctuation over the years, generally trending upward. In 2013, the median income was $49,084, rising to a peak of $74,530 in 2019 before settling at $70,971 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the increasing diversity of the community. The population growth from 189 in 2010 to 391 in 2022 indicates a rapidly developing area, which likely contributed to both the demographic shifts and economic changes.
The demographic shifts in South London, Lockbourne, reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The sudden increase in the Asian population between 2020 and 2021 is particularly noteworthy. The economic growth in this community, as evidenced by the rising median income, aligns with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the fluctuations in income and the rapid population growth suggest that this community may be experiencing more dramatic changes than the national average.
South London in Lockbourne has transformed from a predominantly white, lower-middle-income area to a more diverse, middle-income community over the past decade. These changes reflect broader national trends towards increasing suburban diversity and economic growth, while also highlighting the unique dynamics of rapid development in a small village setting.
