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Scioto Trace Neighborhood: A Study of Racial Demographics and Low Diversity
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Scioto Trace, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, is characterized by low diversity with a strong white majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 84% of the community. The neighborhood has a median income of $106,822. Scioto Trace is located near the Scioto River.
Over the past decade, Scioto Trace has maintained its status as a white majority community, with the white population consistently above 84%. The Asian population increased from 3% in 2016 to 6% in 2022. The Black population grew from 1% in 2016 to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% to 3% during the same period. These changes have not altered the neighborhood's low diversity classification.
The median income in Scioto Trace has remained stable over the past decade, ranging between $104,508 in 2013 and $112,572 in 2021. This indicates that the neighborhood has maintained its affluent status throughout the period of demographic shifts.
The population of Scioto Trace has fluctuated, with a low of 6,054 in 2014 and a high of 6,847 in 2018. The 2022 population of 6,496 suggests a slight growth trend over the decade, potentially related to increasing diversity as new residents from various backgrounds move into the area.
Scioto Trace's gradual diversification aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, albeit at a slower pace than national averages. The neighborhood's median income, consistently above $100,000, exceeds the national median household income of $67,521 in 2020, reflecting its status as an affluent area within Columbus.
The stability of both racial composition and high income levels in Scioto Trace suggests it may be a sought-after area with limited housing turnover, explaining the slow pace of demographic change. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly among Asian and Black residents, may indicate growing attractiveness to high-income professionals from various backgrounds.
In conclusion, Scioto Trace exhibits characteristics of a transitional community in terms of slowly increasing diversity, but remains in the low diversity category with a strong white majority. The neighborhood's economic stability and gradual population growth suggest that demographic changes are occurring within a context of continued prosperity and desirability.
