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Demographic Transitions in Westbend: From Low Diversity to Majority-Minority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Westbend, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a low-diversity community with a white majority to a majority-minority neighborhood. As of 2022, Westbend has a population of 1,425 and a median income of $67,335.
The most notable demographic shifts include a decrease in the white population from 83% in 2013 to 49% in 2022, an increase in the Hispanic population from 6% to 33%, and growth in the Black population from 4% to 17%. This transition occurred gradually but steadily throughout the decade, characterizing Westbend as a "Transitional Community."
The demographic changes were accompanied by fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2016, there was a significant increase in median income, peaking at $79,199 in 2016. This period coincided with the early stages of demographic change. From 2017 to 2022, there was a general decline in median income, settling at $67,335 in 2022. This later period aligns with more rapid diversification.
The population of Westbend grew from 1,286 in 2013 to 1,425 in 2022, suggesting increased attractiveness to new residents from diverse backgrounds.
The demographic shifts observed in Westbend align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white neighborhoods to more diverse communities.
The economic fluctuations in Westbend, particularly the recent decline in median income, may reflect wider economic challenges faced by many American cities. However, the neighborhood's median income remains above the national median, indicating a relatively strong economic position despite recent changes.
Westbend's evolution from a low-diversity, predominantly white neighborhood to a diverse, majority-minority community over the past decade exemplifies the dynamic nature of urban demographics in the United States. This transition, coupled with economic fluctuations, suggests a neighborhood in flux, adapting to new realities.
