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Racial Composition and Demographic Trends in Clearview: A Low Diversity Black Majority 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
Clearview, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority" as of 2022. The racial composition shows 85% of the population identifies as Black. The median income in 2022 was $53,535. This neighborhood has maintained a predominantly Black population over the years.
Over the past decade, Clearview has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood, with the percentage of Black residents consistently above 75%. From 2013 to 2022, the Black population percentage increased from 76% to 85%. The White population decreased from 13% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. Asian and other racial groups maintained minimal representation throughout the period.
The economic landscape of Clearview has shown volatility. Median income fluctuated, dropping from $46,881 in 2013 to $37,190 in 2015, before rising to $57,348 in 2019. Recent years (2020-2022) have seen a slight decline and stabilization around $53,000. The population has decreased from 8,040 in 2013 to 6,503 in 2022.
The economic changes do not directly correlate with the racial demographic shifts. The increase in Black population percentage occurred alongside both rises and falls in median income, indicating that other factors may be influencing both trends independently.
Clearview's trend towards greater homogeneity is notable. This could be due to historical segregation patterns in Philadelphia, possible gentrification in other parts of the city leading to concentration of Black residents in certain neighborhoods, and community ties and cultural factors that make the neighborhood attractive to Black residents.
The economic fluctuations in Clearview mirror broader economic trends post-2008 recession, with a recovery period followed by challenges around 2020. The recent stability in median income around $53,000 suggests some economic resilience in the community.
Clearview presents a case of a neighborhood maintaining and strengthening its racial homogeneity in an era where many urban areas are diversifying. While economic indicators have fluctuated, the community's demographic composition has remained stable, pointing to strong social and cultural factors shaping the neighborhood's identity and population dynamics.
