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East Toledo: A Study of Racial Demographics and Community Transition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Toledo, a neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio, currently exhibits a White Majority demographic composition with a median income of $38,386 as of 2022. The area is categorized as having Moderate Diversity, with significant representation from Hispanic and Black populations alongside the white majority. East Toledo is known for its industrial heritage and proximity to the Maumee River, which has historically shaped its economic and social landscape.
Over the past decade, East Toledo has undergone a gradual transition from a Low Diversity community to one of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Majority (69%) with limited representation from other groups. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority (62%), the community has seen increased representation from other racial groups, particularly Hispanic (18%) and Black (12%) populations.
This shift towards greater diversity can be characterized as a Transitional Community trend. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 3% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, indicating a growing multiracial population. The Black population has risen from 7% to 12% over the same period, further contributing to the neighborhood's diversification.
The demographic shifts in East Toledo correlate with changes in median income and population figures. The median income has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $32,450 in 2013 to $38,386 in 2022, representing an 18% increase. This economic improvement coincides with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood. The population of East Toledo has decreased from 28,391 in 2013 to 26,217 in 2022, a decline of about 7.7%.
The trends observed in East Toledo reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban neighborhoods. Many American cities have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white communities to more diverse populations over the past decade. The growth in the Hispanic population in East Toledo aligns with national trends of Hispanic population growth in the Midwest.
The economic improvement in East Toledo, while positive, still places the neighborhood below the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The population decline in East Toledo contrasts with the overall growth trends seen in many urban areas across the United States.
East Toledo represents a community in transition, moving towards greater racial diversity and experiencing moderate economic growth. These changes bring both opportunities and challenges as the neighborhood adapts to its evolving demographic and economic landscape.
