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Demographic Analysis of McLoughlin Industrial: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging 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
McLoughlin Industrial, a neighborhood in Milwaukie, Oregon, is predominantly White with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 78% of the total, with a median income of $54,495. The industrial area has experienced population fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past decade, McLoughlin Industrial has maintained its status as a White Majority area. From 2013 to 2022, the white population decreased from 86% to 78%. The Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, with a peak of 10% in 2017. The Asian population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3% and 7%. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The median income in McLoughlin Industrial has shown fluctuations. A peak of $60,870 was reached in 2014, followed by a decline to $50,896 in 2019. Since 2019, there has been a modest recovery, with the median income reaching $54,495 in 2022. The period of highest median income (2014-2017) coincided with the highest percentage of white residents and lowest diversity. As the community began to diversify more noticeably from 2018 onwards, median incomes initially dropped but have since stabilized.
The population has fluctuated, peaking at 977 in 2013 and declining to 685 in 2022. This could reflect changes in local industry or housing availability, potentially influencing both demographic and economic trends.
McLoughlin Industrial's changes are relatively modest compared to national trends. Many urban areas across the U.S. have seen more rapid diversification over the same period. The neighborhood's industrial character may contribute to its slower pace of change, as residential turnover might be less frequent than in more residential areas.
The economic fluctuations in McLoughlin Industrial mirror broader trends seen in many industrial areas across the country, where traditional industries have faced challenges, leading to income volatility. The recent stabilization of income levels suggests a possible adaptation to changing economic conditions.
McLoughlin Industrial remains a White Majority, Low Diversity area, but shows signs of gradual transition. The interplay between demographic shifts and economic trends suggests a community in slow but steady evolution, potentially reflecting broader changes in the local economy and regional demographics.
