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Demographic Transition and Racial Diversity in Olentangy Commons, Columbus, Ohio
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Olentangy Commons, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, demonstrates a "Moderate Diversity" demographic profile based on 2022 data. The community has a white plurality of 59%, with Black and Asian populations at 20% and 15% respectively. The neighborhood's median income was $57,728 in 2022. Olentangy Commons is located near The Ohio State University, which may influence its demographic composition and economic dynamics.
Over the past decade, Olentangy Commons has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one of "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Majority" with 80% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 59%. The most significant changes occurred between 2015 and 2020, when the community transitioned from a "White Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" status. This shift was primarily driven by increases in Asian and Black populations. The Asian population grew from 6% in 2015 to a peak of 20% in 2019, while the Black population increased from 12% in 2015 to 20% in 2022.
The median income in Olentangy Commons has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2021, there was a general upward trend, with median income rising from $33,662 to a peak of $81,293. However, 2022 saw a decrease to $57,728. The periods of most rapid income growth coincided with significant increases in racial diversity. The population of Olentangy Commons has fluctuated, growing from 2,147 in 2010 to a peak of 3,188 in 2020, before declining to 2,567 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in Olentangy Commons align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly those near major universities. The proximity to The Ohio State University likely contributes to the neighborhood's growing Asian population, as universities often attract international students and faculty.
The economic volatility, particularly the sharp income increase followed by a decrease, might be influenced by local factors such as changes in the university's policies, shifts in the Columbus job market, or the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy.
Olentangy Commons has transformed from a predominantly white, low-diversity neighborhood to a moderately diverse, transitional community over the past decade. This demographic evolution has been accompanied by significant economic changes, highlighting the interplay between racial diversity and economic factors in urban neighborhoods.
