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Demographic Analysis of Clayton-Tamm: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in St. Louis
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Clayton-Tamm, a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a predominantly white population of 93% in 2022. The median income of $61,002 in 2022 suggests a middle-class community. Clayton-Tamm is known as "Dogtown," a nickname originating from the area's early coal mining history and the practice of miners keeping dogs for protection.
Throughout the decade, Clayton-Tamm has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood. The white population has remained the majority, increasing from 75% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. This trend indicates a strengthening of the white majority rather than a transition towards greater diversity. Minor fluctuations occurred in other racial groups, but none significant enough to alter the neighborhood's diversity classification. The Hispanic population decreased from 7% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, while the Black population remained relatively stable at around 1-3% throughout the decade.
The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races showed a slight increase from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, potentially indicating a small trend towards more mixed-race families or individuals in the area. The median income in Clayton-Tamm has shown some fluctuation over the years, but overall has remained relatively stable. It increased from $55,671 in 2013 to a peak of $63,284 in 2015, before settling at $61,002 in 2022. This suggests that the neighborhood has maintained its middle-class economic status throughout the demographic shifts.
The population of Clayton-Tamm has decreased from 2,164 in 2013 to 1,841 in 2022, a decline of about 15%. This population decrease, coupled with the increasing white majority, could indicate a trend of some minority residents moving out of the area, possibly due to gentrification or other socio-economic factors.
The demographic trends in Clayton-Tamm contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas across the United States have seen growing minority populations and increased racial diversity over the past decade, Clayton-Tamm has moved in the opposite direction, becoming less diverse.
The stable median income in Clayton-Tamm is notable when compared to national trends. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, the national median household income increased from $52,250 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021. While Clayton-Tamm's median income has remained above the 2013 national figure, it hasn't kept pace with national income growth, potentially indicating some economic stagnation in the area.
The population decrease in Clayton-Tamm also contrasts with the overall growth trend in many U.S. urban areas. This could suggest that the neighborhood is facing challenges in attracting or retaining residents, particularly from diverse backgrounds.
Clayton-Tamm presents a case of a neighborhood that has resisted national trends towards increased diversity, instead consolidating its status as a predominantly white, middle-class community. The economic stability coupled with demographic homogenization raises questions about the factors driving these trends and their long-term implications for the neighborhood's vitality and inclusivity.
