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Demographic Shifts in Cramer Hill: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cramer Hill, a neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey, has transitioned from a Moderate Diversity area to a Hispanic Majority community over the past decade. As of 2022, the neighborhood exhibits a Hispanic population of 80% with a median income of $28,071. Cramer Hill is situated near the Delaware River and has a history as a former industrial area that has been undergoing revitalization efforts in recent years.
In 2013, Cramer Hill was categorized as a Moderate Diversity community, with Hispanic (68%) and Black (26%) populations representing significant portions of the demographic makeup. Over the following decade, the neighborhood shifted to a Hispanic Majority area. The Hispanic population increased to 80% by 2022, while the Black population decreased to 18%. The White population fluctuated, reaching 11% in 2020 before dropping to 0% in 2022, a data point that may require verification. The Asian population remained consistently low, never exceeding 4% throughout the period.
The median income in Cramer Hill has shown an overall upward trend with fluctuations. In 2013, the median income was $19,039, increasing to $28,071 by 2022, representing a 47% increase over the decade. This growth was not steady, with notable decreases in 2016 and 2020. The increase in median income correlates with the growing Hispanic majority, suggesting potential improvements in economic opportunities or the attraction of more financially stable Hispanic residents to the area.
Population figures have fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 4,968 in 2013 and declining to 3,879 by 2022. This population decrease, combined with the increase in median income, could indicate a gentrification process or a shift towards smaller, potentially more affluent households.
The demographic shift in Cramer Hill reflects broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where Hispanic populations have grown significantly. However, the extent of the Hispanic majority (80%) is notably high compared to national averages. The median income of $28,071 in 2022, while showing improvement, remains significantly below the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This indicates that despite economic improvements, Cramer Hill continues to face economic challenges compared to national standards.
The population decline in Cramer Hill contrasts with the overall growth trend in many urban areas, suggesting that local factors such as housing availability, economic opportunities, or urban development policies may be influencing population dynamics uniquely in this neighborhood.
Cramer Hill has transformed from a moderately diverse community to a strong Hispanic Majority area over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by a gradual increase in median income, though the neighborhood still faces economic challenges. The interplay between these demographic and economic trends presents both opportunities and challenges for community development and integration in the years to come.
