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Demographic Shifts in Frankford: From Black Plurality to Hispanic Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Frankford, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, currently exhibits a Majority-Minority demographic composition with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 24,098 and a median income of $31,193. Frankford's diversity has been steadily increasing over the past decade, transitioning from a community with a Black plurality to one with a growing Hispanic population.
In 2013, Frankford had a Black plurality, with 45% of the population identifying as Black. By 2021, it had evolved into a Majority-Minority community with High Diversity. The Hispanic population grew from 26% in 2013 to 39% in 2021, nearly achieving plurality status. The Black population decreased from 45% to 35% during the same period. The White population remained relatively stable at around 18-19% throughout the decade, while the Asian population increased from 0% to 3%.
The demographic shifts in Frankford correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $25,518 to $31,193, a rise of about 22%. This growth in income coincided with the increasing Hispanic population and the neighborhood's transition to a more diverse community. The population increased from 21,359 in 2013 to 24,098 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in Frankford align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The growth of the Hispanic population is consistent with national trends, where the Hispanic population has been one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the country. The increase in median income, while positive, still places Frankford below the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The transition to a Majority-Minority community with High Diversity reflects a trend seen in many urban areas, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, where traditionally African American neighborhoods are becoming more diverse with growing Hispanic and Asian populations. Frankford's demographic evolution over the past decade demonstrates a shift towards greater diversity, primarily driven by Hispanic population growth. This transition has been accompanied by modest economic improvements, though the neighborhood still faces economic challenges.
