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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Broadway-Fillmore, a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, exhibited a "Moderate Diversity" profile with a Black plurality as of 2022. The racial composition consisted of 41% Black, 31% Asian, 17% White, and 9% Hispanic residents. Over the past decade, the community transitioned from a predominantly Black area to a more diverse community. Economically, Broadway-Fillmore had a median income of $21,984 in 2022, which was below the national average. The neighborhood is known for its historic Broadway Market, a landmark of Buffalo's Polish-American heritage.
From 2013 to 2022, Broadway-Fillmore underwent significant demographic shifts. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "Racial Majority" with 63% of the population being Black. From 2013 to 2017, it remained a "Black Majority" community, though the percentage decreased from 63% to 61%. In 2018-2019, it shifted to a "Black Plurality" as the Black population fell below 50% but remained the largest group. From 2020 to 2022, it evolved into a "Moderate Diversity" area with significant representation from Black, Asian, and White populations.
The most notable change was the substantial increase in the Asian population, rising from 12% in 2013 to 31% in 2022. This shift could be attributed to factors such as increased immigration, changes in housing affordability, or the growth of Asian-owned businesses in the area.
The demographic shifts correlated with changes in median income and population. The median income increased from $15,755 in 2013 to $21,984 in 2022, a 39.5% rise. This growth, while significant, still left the neighborhood below national income averages. The population grew from 7,645 in 2013 to 9,561 in 2022, a 25% increase. This population growth aligned with the increasing diversity, suggesting that the neighborhood became more attractive to various ethnic groups.
Broadway-Fillmore's demographic evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the rapid growth of the Asian population in this neighborhood outpaces national averages. The economic challenges faced by Broadway-Fillmore, despite some improvement, are common in many historically underserved urban neighborhoods across the United States.
The neighborhood's transition from a predominantly Black area to one of moderate diversity is similar to changes seen in other Rust Belt cities, where shifting economic conditions and immigration patterns have altered long-standing demographic compositions. However, the persistence of low median incomes suggests that economic revitalization has not kept pace with demographic changes, a challenge faced by many urban neighborhoods nationwide.
Broadway-Fillmore has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from a Black-majority area to a moderately diverse neighborhood with a growing Asian population. While this shift has been accompanied by modest economic improvements, the area still faces considerable economic challenges. The neighborhood's changing demographic composition presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and economic development in the coming years.