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Demographic Analysis of Hilldale 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 Hilldale neighborhood in Edina, Minnesota, exhibits low diversity with a white majority. As of 2022, 92% of the population identifies as white, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The neighborhood's median income was $105,676 in 2022, indicating a relatively affluent area. Hilldale's proximity to the Edina Country Club likely influences its demographics and economic status.
Over the past decade, Hilldale has maintained its status as a low diversity community with a white majority. The white population has consistently remained above 90%. Subtle signs of increasing diversity include a rise in the Asian population from 1% in 2015 to 3% in 2022, and the emergence of a Hispanic population, reaching 2% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races fluctuated between 0-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Hilldale has shown significant growth over the past decade. It increased from $78,749 in 2013 to $108,516 in 2017, peaked at $125,085 in 2021, and slightly decreased to $105,676 in 2022. This overall upward trend in median income correlates with the maintained white majority status and suggests that the neighborhood has become increasingly affluent.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 210 and 265 residents over the decade. This stability, combined with rising incomes, indicates a consistent, wealthy community with little turnover.
Hilldale's maintenance of its low diversity status contrasts with many urban and suburban areas across the United States that have been experiencing increasing diversity. The neighborhood's resistance to significant demographic change is notable in this context. The rising median income aligns with national trends of income growth in affluent areas, potentially widening the wealth gap between this neighborhood and less affluent parts of the region or country.
The slight increase in Asian and Hispanic populations, though small, mirrors broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas. However, the pace of change in Hilldale is notably slower than in many comparable suburban neighborhoods across the country.
Hilldale shows minimal signs of demographic shift, but its economic trajectory suggests a community becoming increasingly exclusive. The slow pace of diversification, coupled with rising incomes, may have implications for housing affordability and community inclusivity in the future. This trend could potentially lead to challenges in maintaining socioeconomic diversity within the broader Edina community.
