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Demographics of Bartram Village: A Study of a Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Philadelphia
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bartram Village, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Racial Majority." As of 2022, the African American population comprises 94% of the neighborhood, establishing it as a "Black Majority" area. The neighborhood has a median income of $22,115. Bartram Village is named after John Bartram, an 18th-century botanist who established America's first botanical garden nearby.
Over the past decade, Bartram Village has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community. The percentage of African American residents has increased from 92% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, peaking at 7% in 2017. The white population decreased from 3% in 2013 to 0% in 2022. A small multiracial population emerged, reaching 2% by 2022.
The median income in Bartram Village has shown a positive trend over the decade. In 2013, it was $18,261. It reached its lowest point in 2017 at $14,671, and increased to $22,115 in 2022. The population has fluctuated, from 2,745 in 2013 to 2,615 in 2017, and then to 3,240 in 2022.
Bartram Village's demographic composition contrasts with Philadelphia's overall racial makeup. As of 2022, Philadelphia's population was approximately 40% Black, 34% White, 15% Hispanic, and 7% Asian. This comparison highlights Bartram Village's position as a predominantly Black enclave within a more diverse city.
The income trends in Bartram Village, while improving, still lag behind Philadelphia's median household income of $52,649 (as of 2021). This disparity underscores the economic challenges faced by residents of Bartram Village compared to the broader city population.
The slight increase in diversity in Bartram Village aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the persistence of a strong racial majority suggests that local factors may be influencing demographic patterns more strongly than broader national trends.
In conclusion, Bartram Village has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" and "Low Diversity" community over the past decade. Subtle shifts in demographics and a positive trend in median income indicate a slowly evolving neighborhood landscape. These changes may signal the beginning of a longer-term transformation in this Philadelphia neighborhood.
