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Mt Pleasant, Cleveland: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood with Emerging Demographic Shifts
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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 Pleasant, a neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, is a predominantly Black community with low diversity. As of 2022, 88% of the population identifies as Black. The median income in 2022 was $29,942, indicating a lower-income urban area. Mt Pleasant has historical significance in Cleveland's African American community, having been a center for Black culture and business in the mid-20th century.
Over the past decade, Mt Pleasant has maintained its status as a Black Majority community, with subtle shifts in its demographic composition. In 2013, 97% of the population identified as Black, decreasing to 88% by 2022. This change suggests a slight trend towards increased diversity, though the community remains predominantly Black. The most notable shift has been the increase in residents identifying as two or more races, rising from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 0% to 3%. These changes indicate that Mt Pleasant is showing early signs of becoming a Transitional Community, though the pace of change is gradual and the neighborhood still falls under the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Mt Pleasant has increased from $21,714 in 2013 to $29,942 in 2022, representing a 38% increase. This growth has not been steady, with fluctuations observed over the years. The population of Mt Pleasant has declined steadily, from 15,524 in 2013 to 12,640 in 2022, a decrease of about 18.6%. This population decrease, coupled with the increase in median income, suggests a complex dynamic of demographic change.
The demographic trends in Mt Pleasant reflect broader national patterns of increased racial diversity in urban areas, albeit at a slower pace. The growth in the multiracial population aligns with national trends, as reported by the U.S. Census between 2010 and 2020. The economic improvements in Mt Pleasant, while positive, still leave the neighborhood below the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. This indicates that significant economic challenges remain for many residents.
The population decline in Mt Pleasant is consistent with trends seen in many inner-city neighborhoods of older industrial cities in the Midwest, often referred to as part of the "Rust Belt". This decline could be attributed to factors such as suburban migration, economic challenges, or changing family sizes.
Mt Pleasant is experiencing slow but noticeable demographic changes while showing signs of economic improvement. However, it remains a predominantly Black, low-diversity neighborhood facing ongoing socio-economic challenges typical of many urban areas in post-industrial cities.
