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Demographic Shifts in Vassar Park: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Vassar Park, a neighborhood in Canton, Ohio, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by a White Majority, with 63% of its population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood has shown increasing diversity over the past decade. In 2022, the median income in Vassar Park was $38,571, indicating a moderate economic status within Canton. The neighborhood is notable for its historic district, featuring early 20th-century homes.
Over the past decade, Vassar Park has experienced a significant transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having Low Diversity, with the white population at 67% and minimal representation from other groups. By 2022, the community had shifted towards Moderate Diversity. The most notable change has been the increase in the "Two or More Races" category, which rose from 3% in 2013 to 21% in 2022. This shift suggests a Transitional Community, moving towards greater racial integration and diversity.
The Black population in Vassar Park decreased from 26% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, while the Hispanic population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3% and 10% over the years. The Asian and Native American populations have consistently been at or near 0% throughout the observed period.
The median income in Vassar Park has shown considerable fluctuation over the past decade. From a high of $42,493 in 2014, it dropped to a low of $28,203 in 2018, before recovering to $38,571 in 2022. This volatility in income levels coincides with the demographic shifts, suggesting a possible correlation between changing racial composition and economic conditions.
The population of Vassar Park has remained relatively stable, averaging around 3,000 residents throughout the decade. However, there have been some fluctuations, with a low of 2,661 in 2015 and a high of 3,145 in 2022. The recent population increase aligns with the growing diversity, potentially indicating that the neighborhood is becoming more attractive to a wider range of residents.
The demographic shifts observed in Vassar Park align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The growth in the multi-racial population is particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a national trend of increasing interracial marriages and a growing comfort with multi-racial identities.
The economic fluctuations in Vassar Park may be indicative of wider economic challenges faced by many Rust Belt cities, including Canton. The recovery in median income since 2018 suggests a degree of economic resilience, although it has not yet returned to the peak levels seen earlier in the decade.
Vassar Park exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This demographic evolution, coupled with economic fluctuations, indicates a community adapting to broader societal changes while maintaining its historic character. The increasing diversity, particularly in the multi-racial population, suggests that Vassar Park may continue to evolve into a more integrated and diverse community in the coming years.
