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Demographic Analysis of Island Station, Milwaukie: 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
Island Station, a neighborhood in Milwaukie, Oregon, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,485 and a median income of $53,731. The neighborhood is located near the Willamette River, which has influenced its development and community character.
Over the past decade, Island Station has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with the white population consistently representing over 75% of the total. The neighborhood has shown signs of becoming a Transitional Community, particularly between 2015 and 2019. During this period, there was an increase in Hispanic representation, peaking at 14% in 2018, before declining in subsequent years. The category of "Two or More Races" has seen growth, increasing from 1% in 2018 to 10% in 2022. Despite these changes, the neighborhood has not transitioned out of the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Island Station has fluctuated over the years. There was a general upward trend from 2013 ($54,950) to 2021 ($68,546), coinciding with the period of increasing Hispanic representation and overall diversity. However, 2022 saw a significant drop in median income to $53,731, the lowest since 2013. This decline coincides with the decrease in Hispanic population and the increase in those identifying as two or more races.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations, suggesting that economic changes are more likely tied to shifts in local economic conditions or changes in the composition of the workforce rather than significant population movements.
The trend of increasing diversity, particularly the growth in multiracial populations, aligns with broader national trends seen in the 2020 U.S. Census, which showed the fastest-growing racial group to be people identifying as two or more races. The median income fluctuations, especially the recent decline, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many communities in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The persistent White Majority in Island Station contrasts with increasing diversity seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, suggesting that this neighborhood may be experiencing slower demographic changes compared to national averages.
Island Station remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community, but subtle shifts towards increased diversity are evident. The economic fluctuations, particularly the recent decline in median income, may present challenges for the community and could potentially influence future demographic trends. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial for understanding the evolving nature of this transitional community and its place within the broader context of demographic changes in Oregon and the United States.
