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Demographic Analysis of Midtown East, Owensboro: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Midtown East in Owensboro, Kentucky, is characterized as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a predominantly white population of 81% in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $45,883, indicating a moderate economic status. The neighborhood experienced population growth from 5,465 residents in 2010 to 5,915 in 2022.
Midtown East has maintained its Low Diversity status from 2013 to 2022, with the white population remaining above 75%. The white population decreased slightly from 87% in 2013 to 81% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, with a peak of 10% in 2020. The Black population remained relatively stable between 6-9% throughout the period. The "two or more races" category grew from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Midtown East increased from $37,739 in 2013 to $45,883 in 2022, representing a 21.6% increase over the decade. The period of significant Hispanic population growth (2016-2020) coincided with fluctuating but generally increasing median income. Both population and median income peaked in 2019 at 6,937 residents and $46,606, respectively. Following 2020, there was a slight decrease in population, percentage of Hispanic residents, and median income.
The gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The income growth in Midtown East (21.6% over a decade) outpaces the national inflation rate for the same period, suggesting real economic improvement for residents. The neighborhood's consistent Low Diversity classification indicates that Midtown East may be diversifying more slowly than national averages for urban areas.
Midtown East in Owensboro, Kentucky, remains a predominantly white, Low Diversity neighborhood but shows signs of gradual diversification and economic improvement. The increasing Hispanic population and growing multiracial representation suggest a slow transition towards greater diversity, which correlates with overall positive economic trends in the area. These changes may be indicative of broader demographic shifts occurring in similar mid-sized American cities.
