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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Northcrest, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, exhibits characteristics of a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 69% of the neighborhood, while the Asian population has grown to 18%. The median income of $59,744 in 2022 suggests a middle-class suburban area. Northcrest has seen population growth over the past decade, increasing from 4,374 in 2010 to 5,636 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Northcrest has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one with "Moderate Diversity". In 2013, the white population was 84%. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 69%, while other racial groups, particularly Asians, saw increases. The Asian population grew from 9% in 2013 to 18% in 2022. The Black population grew from 4% to 7% between 2013 and 2019, before declining to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained stable at 2-3% throughout the decade.
The median income in Northcrest has shown overall growth, rising from $54,661 in 2013 to $59,744 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. There was a significant increase in median income to $67,363 in 2020, coinciding with a peak in the Asian population percentage (12%) and a decrease in the white population percentage (72%). The subsequent slight decline in median income in 2021 and 2022 might be attributed to broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
The demographic shifts in Northcrest align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have seen growth in Asian and Hispanic populations over the past decade, particularly in areas near major cities or tech hubs. The growth of the Asian population in Northcrest from 9% to 18% over a decade may reflect Columbus's growing reputation as a tech and innovation center.
The median income growth in Northcrest has been modest compared to national trends. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, a more substantial increase than seen in Northcrest. This suggests that while the neighborhood is prospering, it may not be experiencing the rapid economic growth seen in some other parts of the country.
Northcrest exemplifies a suburban neighborhood in transition, moving from low to moderate diversity with a growing economy. These changes reflect broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and suggest that Northcrest is evolving into a more multicultural, middle-class community within the Columbus metropolitan area.