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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Huntington Avenue neighborhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is characterized as a predominantly White Majority community with Low Diversity. In 2022, the white population comprised 87% of residents. The neighborhood has experienced moderate population fluctuations and significant income growth over the past decade. Council Bluffs' proximity to Omaha, Nebraska, and its historical significance as a starting point for the Mormon Trail may influence its demographic composition and economic trends.
From 2013 to 2022, Huntington Avenue maintained its status as a White Majority community with Low Diversity. The white population consistently remained above 85% throughout this period, with minor fluctuations. However, subtle signs of increasing diversity have emerged. The Hispanic population showed a gradual increase from 8% in 2013 to 11% in 2021, before settling at 8% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, indicating a slight increase in racial mixing or self-identification as multiracial. Other racial groups, including Asian, Black, and Native American populations, remained relatively stable and small throughout the period.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. Median income rose substantially from $55,516 in 2013 to $65,633 in 2022, representing an 18.2% increase. This growth outpaced inflation for the same period, indicating real economic improvement. The population has fluctuated, peaking at 7,922 in 2015 and reaching a low of 6,903 in 2020. The 2022 population of 7,074 represents a slight recovery but is still lower than the 2013 figure of 7,369.
The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the Hispanic population, coincides with the overall increase in median income. This suggests that the neighborhood's economic growth may be attracting a slightly more diverse population. The significant income growth in Huntington Avenue likely outpaces national averages, suggesting strong local economic conditions. The slow increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States. Despite some fluctuations, the overall population has remained relatively stable. This differs from some Midwestern areas that have experienced population decline, indicating that Council Bluffs may be maintaining its appeal as a residential area.
While Huntington Avenue remains a predominantly White Majority, Low Diversity community, there are subtle signs of increasing diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and multiracial populations. This gradual shift, combined with significant economic growth, suggests a slowly evolving community that is maintaining its traditional demographic character while experiencing positive economic development. The neighborhood's ability to attract a slightly more diverse population while significantly increasing median income points to a potentially positive trajectory for both economic growth and gradual diversification.
