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Demographic Analysis of Illinois Medical District: A Black Plurality Neighborhood with Increasing Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Illinois Medical District in Chicago is classified as a "Black Plurality" neighborhood, with African Americans constituting 49% of the population in 2022. The area houses a high concentration of medical facilities, research centers, and biotech firms. The neighborhood's median income was $37,217 in 2022.
Over the past decade, the Illinois Medical District has maintained its "Black Plurality" status, with the African American population consistently being the largest racial group, though not reaching majority status. The neighborhood has shown increasing diversity in recent years.
From 2013 to 2022, the "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% to 15%, suggesting a trend towards a "Transitional Community" with increasing racial mixing. The Hispanic population decreased from 21% to 9%, while the Asian population fluctuated between 7% and 17%. The white population remained relatively stable at around 20% throughout the decade.
The median income in the Illinois Medical District has shown volatility over the past decade. It started at $37,606 in 2013, decreased to $25,818 in 2014, then gradually rose to $48,652 in 2021, before decreasing to $37,217 in 2022. This fluctuation may reflect changes in the neighborhood's economic composition.
The population has remained relatively stable, ranging from about 2,700 to 3,000 residents throughout the decade. This stability in population, combined with income fluctuations, suggests that while the neighborhood's size hasn't changed dramatically, its economic character has been in flux.
The demographic shifts in the Illinois Medical District reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly the increase in multiracial identification. The rise in the "Two or More Races" category aligns with national trends observed in the 2020 U.S. Census.
The economic volatility in the neighborhood may be influenced by the specialized nature of the medical district, where changes in institutional funding, research grants, or healthcare policies might affect local income levels.
The persistence of a Black plurality in this neighborhood is notable, given its location within a major medical and research hub. This suggests a complex interplay between historical residential patterns, ongoing demographic changes, and economic opportunities presented by the medical district.
The Illinois Medical District presents a picture of a dynamic urban neighborhood in transition. Its evolving racial composition, particularly the rise in multiracial residents, coupled with fluctuating economic indicators, points to a community in flux. These changes likely reflect both local factors specific to the medical district and broader societal trends towards increased diversity and economic volatility in urban centers.
