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Demographic Shifts in Mt. Airy: From Black Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mt. Airy, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Black majority population at 52%. By 2022, this shifted to a Black plurality at 46%, indicating a transition towards increased diversity. The current population is 14,094 with a median income of $47,126.
The White population in Mt. Airy declined from 42% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. Other racial groups have shown increases. The Asian population grew from a negligible presence to 4%, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 7%. These changes suggest Mt. Airy is becoming a transitional community, moving towards greater racial diversity.
The median income in Mt. Airy has shown an overall upward trend. It rose from $39,257 in 2013 to $47,126 in 2022, representing a total increase of about 20% over the decade. This suggests economic improvement alongside increasing diversity.
The population of Mt. Airy has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 13,445 (2015) and 14,744 (2018). The current population of 14,094 in 2022 indicates a slight growth from 2013, which could be attributed to the neighborhood's increasing appeal to diverse populations.
The trends observed in Mt. Airy align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have been experiencing a shift towards "Majority-Minority" status, particularly in neighborhoods that were previously dominated by a single racial group.
The economic growth in Mt. Airy is notable given the national context of recovering from the 2008 financial crisis and navigating the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The neighborhood's ability to maintain and slightly grow its population, coupled with income increases, suggests a degree of economic resilience.
The increase in Asian population and those identifying as two or more races reflects national trends of growing Asian-American communities and increasing multiracial identifications. This shift towards a more diverse racial makeup could be indicative of changing housing preferences, job opportunities, or broader demographic shifts in the Cincinnati area.
Mt. Airy's evolution over the past decade exemplifies the dynamic nature of urban demographics in the United States. The neighborhood's transition from a "Black Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" reflects broader trends of increasing racial diversity in urban areas. The concurrent economic improvements suggest that this demographic shift has been accompanied by positive economic developments, potentially enhancing the neighborhood's appeal and vitality.
