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Crown Hill, Seattle: A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority Demographics (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Crown Hill, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile with a significant White Majority of 79% in 2022. The area has experienced substantial economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $81,410 in 2013 to $128,743 in 2022, representing a 58% increase. Crown Hill is characterized by a mix of residential areas and local businesses, providing a suburban atmosphere within Seattle's city limits.
Crown Hill has maintained a "Low Diversity" categorization from 2013 to 2022. The White population has remained the dominant racial group, with percentages ranging from 74% to 79%. Subtle shifts have occurred within other racial categories. The Asian population decreased from 11% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 3% and 9% without a clear trend. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 4% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. These changes indicate a slight trend towards increased diversity, particularly in the growth of multiracial residents.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth. Median income rose steadily from $81,410 in 2013 to $133,849 in 2021, before slightly decreasing to $128,743 in 2022. This 58% increase over the decade outpaced inflation, suggesting gentrification or an influx of higher-income residents. The economic growth has not corresponded with major demographic shifts, indicating that the existing White Majority population likely experienced income increases rather than being replaced by new, wealthier residents of different racial backgrounds.
Population figures in Crown Hill have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2,744 and 3,656 residents, with a slight overall increase. This stability, combined with rising incomes, suggests that the neighborhood has become more desirable and expensive, potentially limiting opportunities for increased diversity through new resident influx.
Crown Hill has maintained its Low Diversity status while many urban areas across the United States have trended towards increased diversity. Seattle as a whole is known for being more diverse than Crown Hill, with significant Asian and Hispanic populations. The contrast between Crown Hill's demographics and broader urban trends suggests that this neighborhood may be an outlier in terms of racial integration and diversification.
The rapid income growth in Crown Hill aligns with broader trends in Seattle and other tech-centric cities, where high-paying jobs have driven up median incomes and cost of living. However, the lack of corresponding demographic shifts is notable and may indicate that Crown Hill has remained somewhat insulated from the diversity increases seen in other parts of the city.
Crown Hill presents a case of economic growth without significant demographic change. While incomes have risen dramatically, the racial composition has remained relatively stable, maintaining its status as a predominantly White, low-diversity neighborhood. This stability in the face of economic changes raises questions about housing policies, community integration efforts, and the factors that influence neighborhood demographic evolution in rapidly growing urban areas.
