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Park Hill: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in Louisville with Evolving 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
Park Hill, a neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, is characterized as a Black Majority community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the Black population constitutes 88% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $28,227. Park Hill is one of Louisville's oldest African American neighborhoods, dating back to the post-Civil War era.
Over the past decade, Park Hill has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. The percentage of Black residents has remained between 84% and 90% from 2013 to 2022. Minor shifts in other racial demographics have occurred, with the White population decreasing from 11% in 2015-2017 to 6% in 2022, and the population identifying as Two or More Races increasing from 2-3% to 5% in 2022. Hispanic representation emerged in the data around 2018-2020 at about 1%.
The median income in Park Hill has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, it remained around $16,000-$17,000. A notable increase occurred from 2017 to 2021, with median income rising from $19,306 to $36,096. In 2022, there was a decrease to $28,227. Population trends show growth from 3,003 in 2010 to 4,183 in 2022.
The persistent Black Majority status of Park Hill reflects Louisville's history of racial segregation and the enduring legacy of historically Black neighborhoods. The economic improvements, particularly the income growth between 2013 and 2021, may be part of broader urban renewal efforts in Louisville or targeted community development initiatives.
Park Hill's median income ($28,227 in 2022) remains below the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021). This disparity highlights ongoing economic challenges faced by historically marginalized communities, even as they show signs of progress.
The slight increase in racial diversity, particularly the growth in multiracial residents, aligns with national trends of increasing racial diversity and multiracial identification. However, Park Hill's changes are modest compared to more rapidly diversifying urban areas across the U.S.
Park Hill presents a picture of a stable, historically Black community showing signs of economic improvement and gradual diversification. While challenges remain, particularly in terms of income disparity with national averages, the neighborhood's trajectory suggests resilience and potential for continued change.
