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Demographic Analysis of East Harriet: A Low Diversity, White Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Harriet, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,199 and a median income of $99,642. East Harriet's proximity to Lake Harriet provides residents with access to recreational activities and scenic views.
Over the past decade, East Harriet has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents has remained above 85% throughout the period, with minor fluctuations. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Black population increased slightly from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-3% over the years.
The median income in East Harriet has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a decline in median income from $100,802 to $85,192. Since 2016, there has been a general upward trend, with the median income reaching $116,455 in 2021 before decreasing to $99,642 in 2022. Population trends show a general decline from 4,058 in 2010 to 3,199 in 2022.
East Harriet's demographic composition contrasts with broader trends in Minneapolis and many other urban areas across the United States, which have generally been moving towards greater diversity. While Minneapolis as a whole has been becoming more diverse, East Harriet has maintained its status as a predominantly white neighborhood.
The median income in East Harriet ($99,642 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating that it remains an affluent area within Minneapolis. The neighborhood's resistance to rapid diversification, coupled with its high median income, suggests that East Harriet may be experiencing demographic inertia, where established community patterns and high property values may create barriers to significant demographic change.
In conclusion, while East Harriet shows small signs of increasing diversity, it remains a Low Diversity, White Majority neighborhood with high median incomes. The subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations observed over the past decade have not fundamentally altered the character of the neighborhood, which continues to be an affluent, predominantly white enclave within the more diverse city of Minneapolis.
