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Demographic Analysis of Brooklawns: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Gradual Racial Shifts
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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 Brooklawns neighborhood in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 903 and a median income of $106,290, indicating a relatively affluent area. Brooklawns is known for its tree-lined streets and well-maintained mid-century modern homes.
Over the past decade, Brooklawns has maintained its "White Majority" status, with the white population consistently above 78%. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood remained in the "Low Diversity" category, with the white population consistently above 80%. In 2018, a notable change occurred when the black population increased from 3% to 11%, bringing the neighborhood closer to "Moderate Diversity". This shift coincided with a decrease in the white population from 87% to 83%.
From 2018 to 2022, Brooklawns has been on the border between "Low Diversity" and "Moderate Diversity", with the white population fluctuating between 78% and 81%. The Asian population has gradually increased from 3% in 2017 to 7% in 2022, contributing to the slow diversification of the neighborhood.
The economic trajectory of Brooklawns has been generally positive, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2019, the median income showed a steady increase from $82,123 to $94,823. In 2020, a significant anomaly occurred, with the median income dropping to $33,128, coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The neighborhood demonstrated rapid recovery in 2021 and 2022, with the median income rebounding to $66,689 and then surging to $106,290, respectively.
The median income in Brooklawns ($106,290 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's racial composition, with its strong white majority, differs from national trends towards increasing diversity. However, the gradual increase in minority populations aligns with broader national patterns of suburban diversification.
Brooklawns remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood, but shows signs of gradual diversification. The community has demonstrated economic resilience, maintaining its desirability despite recent economic challenges. These trends suggest that Brooklawns is slowly evolving while maintaining its character as an attractive, stable suburban neighborhood.
