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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Arlington Heights, Dayton: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Arlington Heights, a neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio, has been categorized as having "Low Diversity" with a predominantly Black population of 77% in 2022. The community's median income was $24,814 in 2022. Arlington Heights is located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
From 2013 to 2020, Arlington Heights maintained a "Low Diversity" categorization, with the Black population comprising over 97% of residents. In 2021-2022, the neighborhood began transitioning towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification. The percentage of Black residents decreased from 100% in 2020 to 77% in 2022, while the population identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 18%, and the White population emerged at 4%.
The median income in Arlington Heights has fluctuated over the past decade. It started at $18,843 in 2013, peaked at $25,545 in 2014, then dropped to $15,737 in 2017. Since then, there has been an upward trend, reaching $26,908 in 2021 before decreasing to $24,814 in 2022.
The recent increase in diversity coincides with a period of relative economic stability and growth. The median income rose from $15,737 in 2017 to $24,814 in 2022, a 57.7% increase. The population has fluctuated over the years, from a low of 289 in 2011 to a high of 559 in 2012. The current population of 462 in 2022 represents an increase from 301 residents in 2020.
The demographic shifts in Arlington Heights reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's transition from extremely low diversity to moderate diversity in a short period is more dramatic than typical national patterns. The economic volatility experienced by Arlington Heights, with sharp drops and increases in median income, may be more pronounced than national averages.
The recent economic growth in Arlington Heights could be seen as a positive indicator of neighborhood revitalization. However, with a 2022 median income of $24,814, the neighborhood still falls significantly below the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This disparity suggests that while Arlington Heights is showing signs of economic improvement and increasing diversity, it still faces challenges in terms of overall economic well-being compared to national standards.
