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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Euclid, Ohio, a city with 49,279 residents in 2022, experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. The city transitioned to a "Black Majority" status, with 66% of the population identifying as Black in 2022. This represents a shift from the city's racial composition at the beginning of the decade.
In 2013, Euclid was characterized as a "Majority-Minority" city, with Black residents comprising 56% of the population and White residents at 40%. By 2022, the percentage of Black residents increased to 66%, while the White population declined to 28%. This shift indicates a "Transitional Community" status throughout the period.
The Hispanic and multiracial populations showed gradual growth, increasing from 1% each in 2013 to 2% and 3% respectively in 2022. This trend suggests a slowly diversifying minority population within the predominant Black-White dynamic.
The median income in Euclid fluctuated over the past decade, with a general upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $41,378, rising to $43,186 by 2022, with a peak of $45,522 in 2021. This moderate increase coincides with the demographic shift towards a stronger Black majority.
Euclid's population decreased from 48,565 in 2013 to 47,152 in 2019. However, a notable rebound occurred from 2020 to 2022, with the population increasing to 49,279. This recent growth aligns with the continued increase in the Black majority.
The trend of increasing racial homogeneity in Euclid contrasts with many urban areas across the United States, which often experience increased diversification. The moderate income growth is consistent with national trends of slow but steady economic recovery following the 2008 recession.
Based on observed trends, Euclid is likely to continue strengthening its status as a "Black Majority" city in the near future. The gradual growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations might eventually lead to a more diverse minority composition within the Black majority framework.
If recent population growth continues alongside increasing median income, Euclid may experience further economic development. This could potentially attract more diverse residents, slowly shifting the city towards a "Moderate Diversity" category over the long term.
Euclid presents a case of a city transitioning from a "Majority-Minority" status to a strong "Black Majority" over the past decade, with accompanying moderate economic growth. The future may hold further consolidation of this majority status in the short term, with potential for increased diversity in the longer term, depending on economic factors and migration patterns.