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Ottawa Neighborhood in Toledo: A Study of Moderate Diversity and Racial Demographics
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Ottawa neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio, exhibits Moderate Diversity as of 2022, with a white plurality of 49% and a Black population of 38%. The median income in the area increased from $40,482 in 2013 to $47,533 in 2022. Ottawa is characterized by its historic architecture and proximity to the Ottawa River.
Over the past decade, Ottawa has maintained its Moderately Diverse status, with slight shifts in racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was nearly classified as a White Majority area, with whites comprising 49% and Blacks 42% of the population. By 2022, the white percentage remained at 49%, while the Black population decreased to 38%.
The most significant demographic change has been the gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations. The Hispanic population grew from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 5% during the same period. This trend indicates a slow transition towards greater diversity in Ottawa.
The economic trajectory of Ottawa has been generally positive, with median income increasing by approximately 17.4% from 2013 to 2022. This growth was not linear, with a notable decrease in 2016 ($39,243) followed by a recovery and peak in 2021 ($51,062). Periods of economic growth appear to coincide with increases in racial diversity.
Ottawa's population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. The population increased from 18,616 in 2013 to 19,370 in 2022, representing about 4% growth.
The demographic shifts in Ottawa reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Ottawa's change has been more gradual compared to some rapidly diversifying urban centers. Economically, Ottawa's income growth of 17.4% over the decade is slightly below the national average of about 20% from 2013 to 2022.
The stability of the white population percentage in Ottawa at 49% is notable, as many urban neighborhoods have experienced more significant declines in white population share. This stability, combined with the gradual increase in other racial groups, indicates a more balanced demographic transition compared to some urban areas that have undergone rapid gentrification or white flight.
Ottawa represents a neighborhood in gradual transition, maintaining its moderate diversity while slowly increasing its multicultural character. The economic improvements, though modest, suggest a positive correlation between increasing diversity and economic health.
