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Demographic Transition in Old Brooklyn: Analysis of Racial Diversity 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
Old Brooklyn, a neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, exhibits a white majority with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the population comprises 65% white residents, 18% Hispanic, and 9% Black. The neighborhood has transitioned from low to moderate diversity over the past decade. In 2022, the median income was $47,709, placing Old Brooklyn in the lower-middle income bracket for urban areas in the United States. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, established in 1882, remains a significant local landmark.
The neighborhood's demographic composition has shifted from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, Old Brooklyn had low diversity with a 76% white population. By 2022, the Hispanic population increased from 13% to 18%, and the Black population grew from 7% to 9%. The category of "Two or More Races" rose from 2% to 5%, indicating a growing multiracial population. These changes suggest a trend towards increased diversity, although the neighborhood maintains a white majority.
Economic indicators show improvement over the decade. The median income increased from $41,056 in 2013 to $47,709 in 2022, representing a 16% growth. This economic growth correlates with the increasing diversity. However, the population decreased slightly from 45,056 in 2013 to 42,875 in 2022. The combination of increasing diversity, rising median income, and population decline may indicate gentrification or economic restructuring within Old Brooklyn.
Old Brooklyn's demographic shifts align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations is consistent with patterns observed in many U.S. cities. However, Old Brooklyn's retention of a 65% white majority in 2022 contrasts with some urban areas that have transitioned to majority-minority status.
The economic growth in Old Brooklyn, while positive, appears slower than the national average. The U.S. median household income grew by approximately 23% from 2013 to 2022, compared to Old Brooklyn's 16% growth. This suggests that the neighborhood's economic improvement may be lagging behind national economic recovery rates.
The slight population decline in Old Brooklyn contrasts with the growth seen in many urban areas across the U.S. during this period. This could indicate challenges in retaining residents or attracting new ones, despite improving economic conditions and increasing diversity.
Old Brooklyn is undergoing a gradual transition from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more diverse, economically improving neighborhood. While these changes align with broader urban trends, the pace and extent of change suggest a unique local dynamic that balances tradition with evolving demographics and economic conditions.
