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Demographic Transition in Westside 3: From Low Diversity to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Westside 3, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, exhibits a White Majority demographic composition, with 65% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The area experienced significant population growth over the past decade, increasing from 1,131 residents in 2010 to 2,841 in 2022. The neighborhood maintains a median income of $77,663 as of 2022. Westside 3 is located near the Scioto River.
Over the past decade, Westside 3 has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited Low Diversity with an 83% white population. By 2022, the area had shifted to a White Majority status with increased representation from other racial groups. This transition indicates a trend towards greater diversity.
The Black population increased from 4% in 2013 to 16% in 2022, while the Asian population grew from 3% to 7% over the same period. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 6% and 14% throughout the decade. This demographic evolution suggests that Westside 3 is becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards Moderate Diversity.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory has been positive, with median income rising from $65,895 in 2013 to $77,663 in 2022, an increase of about 18%. This growth coincides with the influx of new residents and increasing diversity. The most significant increase in median income occurred between 2015 and 2016, rising from $72,749 to $81,746.
The population growth, from 1,228 in 2013 to 2,841 in 2022, represents a 131% increase. This substantial growth, coupled with rising incomes and increasing diversity, suggests that Westside 3 has become an attractive location for a wide range of residents.
The demographic changes in Westside 3 mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. However, the neighborhood's rate of diversification appears to be more rapid than the national average. The white population in the United States decreased from 63.7% in 2010 to 57.8% in 2020, a 5.9 percentage point decrease over a decade. In contrast, Westside 3 saw its white population decrease from 83% to 65% over a similar period, an 18 percentage point decrease.
The economic growth in Westside 3 also outpaces national trends. The U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2013 and 2022, while Westside 3 experienced an 18% growth in median income over the same period. These trends suggest that Westside 3 is experiencing more rapid demographic and economic changes than many other areas of the country.
