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Demographic Analysis of Howe Neighborhood: Persistent White Majority and Racial Composition Changes
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Howe neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is characterized as a predominantly White Majority community with a median income of $82,903 as of 2022. This neighborhood has maintained its White Majority status throughout the analyzed period, although some changes in racial composition have occurred. Howe's location near the Mississippi River and its combination of historic and modern housing contribute to its demographic makeup.
Over the past decade, Howe has consistently remained a White Majority neighborhood, with the white population comprising between 69% and 80% of residents. A gradual trend towards increased diversity has been observed. The Black population increased from 8% in 2013 to a peak of 16% in 2018, before declining to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 4% and 9% without a clear long-term trend. The Asian population has grown from nearly 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Two or More Races category has remained relatively stable at around 4-5%.
The median income in Howe has shown a significant upward trend, rising from $65,601 in 2013 to $82,903 in 2022, an increase of about 26%. The period of highest income growth (2013-2016) coincided with a slight increase in the white population percentage. The years with the highest Black population percentage (2017-2019) saw a temporary plateau in median income growth. The most recent years (2020-2022) have seen both income growth and a slight increase in the white population percentage.
The demographic trends in Howe reflect broader patterns seen in many urban American neighborhoods, where there is a gradual increase in diversity coupled with economic growth. However, Howe's retention of its White Majority status contrasts with some other urban areas that have transitioned to Majority-Minority or High Diversity categories.
The significant income growth in Howe outpaces national averages, suggesting local economic factors or gentrification processes may be influencing the neighborhood. This could be contributing to the maintenance of the White Majority status, as rising property values and living costs might influence who can afford to move into or remain in the neighborhood.
The fluctuation in the Black population percentage, with a peak in the mid-2010s followed by a decline, could indicate a period of transition that was subsequently reversed, possibly due to economic factors or changes in local housing policies.
In conclusion, while Howe has maintained its White Majority status, there are indications of a slow transition towards greater diversity. The economic growth of the neighborhood appears to be a significant factor in its demographic composition, potentially influencing who can afford to live in the area. Future monitoring will be necessary to determine whether these trends continue or if Howe begins to more closely reflect the increasing diversity seen in many urban American neighborhoods.
