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Cedar Hills, Iowa: Demographic Shifts in a White 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
Cedar Hills, a neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is predominantly White with Low Diversity, based on 2022 racial composition data showing 77% of the population identifying as white. The neighborhood is gradually diversifying. Cedar Hills has experienced income growth over the past decade, with the median income rising from $61,542 in 2013 to $73,837 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Cedar Hills has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with a trend towards increased diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited Low Diversity with 87% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 77%, still within the Low Diversity category but showing signs of transition.
The most notable shifts have occurred in the Black and Two or More Races categories. The Black population increased from 3% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, while those identifying as Two or More Races grew from 2% to 7%. This trend suggests Cedar Hills is becoming a Transitional Community, gradually moving towards Moderate Diversity.
The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 3% to 5% over the decade. The Asian population has also seen a small increase from 1% to 2%.
The demographic shifts in Cedar Hills have coincided with a period of economic growth. The median income has risen by approximately 20% from 2013 to 2022, outpacing inflation. This increase suggests that the neighborhood has remained economically attractive during its demographic transition.
The years of most significant income growth (2019-2021) align with the period of accelerated diversification, particularly in the Black and Two or More Races categories. This correlation might indicate that the increased diversity is partly driven by an influx of middle to upper-middle-class individuals from diverse backgrounds, attracted by the strong local economy.
The trends observed in Cedar Hills reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many traditionally white-majority suburbs across the United States have experienced similar demographic shifts over the past decade. Cedar Hills' economic growth during this transition is noteworthy.
The steady increase in median income, coupled with the gradual diversification, suggests that Cedar Hills has managed this transition relatively smoothly. This could be indicative of successful integration policies or a robust local economy that has created opportunities for a wider range of residents.
Cedar Hills remains categorized as a White Majority, Low Diversity community, but it is on a path towards greater diversity. The neighborhood's ability to maintain economic growth during this transition positions it well for continued positive development. As Cedar Hills moves closer to Moderate Diversity in the coming years, it will be interesting to observe how this impacts local culture, community dynamics, and economic opportunities.
