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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Greenhill Acres, Columbus
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Greenhill Acres, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a transitional element. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a white plurality of 56%, with Hispanic and Black populations at 23% and 17% respectively. The area's median income in 2022 is $23,045, which is low. Greenhill Acres has experienced a population decline over the past decade, decreasing from 261 residents in 2010 to 189 in 2022.
Greenhill Acres has undergone a transformation in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Majority of 64% with a Black minority of 33%. By 2022, it had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity community with a white plurality. This shift is characterized by a decline in White population from 64% in 2013 to 56% in 2022, a decrease in Black population from 33% in 2013 to 17% in 2022, an increase in Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, and a gradual increase in multiracial individuals from 2% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. These changes identify Greenhill Acres as a Transitional Community.
The neighborhood's economic situation has remained challenging throughout the observed period. The median income fluctuated between $21,999 (2018) and $29,796 (2014), with no clear upward trend. The 2022 median income of $23,045 is only slightly higher than the 2013 figure of $23,799, indicating stagnant economic growth. The population decline from 261 in 2010 to 189 in 2022 suggests ongoing socio-economic challenges.
The trends observed in Greenhill Acres align with broader national patterns. These include increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly growth in Hispanic populations, and economic challenges in some inner-city neighborhoods leading to population decline. The median income in Greenhill Acres ($23,045 in 2022) is significantly below the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), highlighting the economic disparities faced by this community.
The transition from a predominantly White and Black neighborhood to one with a significant Hispanic presence reflects larger demographic shifts occurring in many American cities. The persistent low income levels and population decline suggest that Greenhill Acres faces challenges in leveraging its increasing diversity for economic growth and community development.
Greenhill Acres exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, grappling with demographic changes and economic stagnation. The increasing diversity could potentially bring new vitality to the area, but addressing the underlying economic challenges will be crucial for the neighborhood's future stability and growth.
