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Demographic Analysis of Bluff Street Neighborhood: Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Bluff Street neighborhood in Dubuque, Iowa, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority of 88% as of 2022. The median income in the area increased from $27,074 in 2013 to $41,846 in 2022. The neighborhood is characterized by its historic architecture and proximity to the Mississippi River.
Over the past decade, Bluff Street has maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority. The white population increased from 84% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The black population increased slightly from 5% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The Hispanic population rose to 17% in 2016 before declining to 0% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The economic trajectory of Bluff Street has been positive, with median income increasing by approximately 55% from 2013 to 2022. The peak in Hispanic population in 2016 coincided with a significant increase in median income. As the white population percentage increased from 2019 to 2022, the median income remained relatively stable. The gradual increase in the black population percentage corresponds with the overall trend of increasing median income.
The persistent Low Diversity profile of Bluff Street contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban areas. The neighborhood's median income growth outpaced the national average during this period. The fluctuation in the Hispanic population, particularly its decline to 0% by 2022, is unusual and may reflect localized economic or policy changes.
Bluff Street has maintained its Low Diversity status with a strong White Majority, but subtle demographic shifts and consistent economic growth suggest a neighborhood in slow transition. The interplay between racial composition changes and economic improvements indicates a complex relationship between diversity and local economic conditions.
