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Demographic Analysis of Bailey Neighborhood: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Bailey neighborhood in East Lansing, Michigan, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile with a white majority of 77% as of 2022. This represents a gradual shift towards increased diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's median income was $34,478 in 2022. Bailey's proximity to Michigan State University likely influences its demographic composition and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Bailey has transitioned from a highly homogeneous community to one with slightly more diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Low Diversity" with a white majority of 86%. By 2022, the white population decreased to 77%, indicating a gradual shift towards a more diverse community. The Asian population fluctuated, peaking at 9% in 2017-2018 before settling at 5% in 2022. The Black population increased from 2% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races both increased from 3% to 5% over this period.
The median income in Bailey has fluctuated over the years, with a general upward trend. From $26,890 in 2013, it rose to a peak of $44,481 in 2021 before decreasing to $34,478 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the gradual diversification of the neighborhood. The population of Bailey has decreased from 9,853 in 2013 to 8,114 in 2022. This decline, coupled with the increase in diversity and overall rise in median income, might indicate a shift in the neighborhood's character.
The gradual diversification of Bailey aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. However, the pace of change in Bailey appears slower than in many other university-adjacent neighborhoods across the United States. The fluctuating median income, with its overall upward trend, is consistent with national patterns of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The sharp increase in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022 might reflect the economic volatility associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
Bailey remains a predominantly white, low-diversity neighborhood, but it is showing signs of gradual change towards greater diversity. This shift, coupled with overall economic growth despite population decline, suggests a neighborhood in slow transition, potentially influenced by its proximity to Michigan State University and broader demographic trends in university towns across the United States.
