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Demographic Trends in Park Club Neighborhood: Analysis of Racial Composition and Economic Changes
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Park Club, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $77,693 in 2013 to $94,912 in 2022, a 22% increase. The neighborhood is known for its parks and recreational facilities.
Over the past decade, Park Club has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." From 2013 to 2020, the white population comprised over 80% of residents. In 2018, there was a temporary shift towards "Moderate Diversity," with the white population decreasing to 77% and Asian representation increasing to 9%. This change was temporary, as the community reverted to "Low Diversity" in subsequent years.
The most recent data from 2022 indicates a trend towards increased diversity, with the white population dropping to 71%. This shift brings the neighborhood closer to a "Moderate Diversity" classification, primarily due to an increase in Black representation (16%) and a consistent Hispanic presence (7%).
The demographic shifts in Park Club have coincided with economic changes. Median income has shown an upward trend, increasing from $77,693 in 2013 to $94,912 in 2022, with a peak of $115,498 in 2021. The population has fluctuated but generally increased from 3,277 in 2013 to 3,515 in 2022. The brief period of increased diversity in 2018 coincided with a slight dip in median income to $78,640, down from $81,743 in 2017. This was followed by a sharp increase in income in subsequent years.
The most recent trend towards greater diversity in 2022 has occurred alongside a slight decrease in median income from the 2021 peak, potentially indicating a shift in the neighborhood's socio-economic makeup. The trend towards increasing diversity in Park Club aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas. The neighborhood's median income remains higher than the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The recent increase in Black representation from 2% in 2021 to 16% in 2022 is notable and may reflect broader trends of increasing Black homeownership in suburban areas or changes in local housing policies. While Park Club has historically been a "Low Diversity" community with a strong "White Majority," recent trends suggest a gradual shift towards greater diversity. This change, coupled with the area's economic prosperity, may indicate an evolving community landscape. It will be important to monitor these trends to determine if they represent a sustained shift or a temporary fluctuation in the neighborhood's demographic composition.
