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Mt. Adams: A Study of Racial Demographics in a Predominantly White Cincinnati Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mt. Adams, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, is characterized as a predominantly White Majority community with Low Diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a median income of $89,524, which is above the national average. Mt. Adams is situated on a hilltop overlooking downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River.
Over the past decade, Mt. Adams has maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population has decreased slightly from 86% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. The black population has remained between 5-10% during this period. The Hispanic population has increased slightly from 4% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The category of two or more races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, with a peak of 9% in 2021.
The median income in Mt. Adams has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2016, there was a decline from $92,439 to $77,641. Between 2016 and 2021, the income trend reversed, reaching $97,406 in 2021. In 2022, there was a slight decrease to $89,524. The population has generally increased from 2,171 in 2013 to 2,469 in 2022.
Mt. Adams' demographic stability contrasts with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's persistent White Majority and high income levels suggest it may be less affected by broader demographic shifts seen in other parts of Cincinnati or similar sized cities.
The growth in the "Two or more races" category aligns with national trends showing an increase in multiracial identifications. However, the scale of this change in Mt. Adams is less pronounced than in many other urban areas.
The neighborhood's economic resilience, maintaining high median incomes even through national economic challenges, indicates its status as a desirable and economically stable area within Cincinnati.
Mt. Adams has experienced minor demographic shifts and income fluctuations over the past decade. It has largely maintained its character as an affluent, predominantly white neighborhood with low diversity. The stability in its demographic and economic profile suggests a well-established community that has been somewhat insulated from broader urban demographic trends.
