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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Morley Heights/Parkview, a neighborhood in Duluth, Minnesota, is classified as "Low Diversity" based on its demographic profile. As of 2022, the white population comprises 94% of the area, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The neighborhood's population has experienced modest fluctuations over the past decade, with a current population of 4,077 in 2022. Economically, the area has seen an increase in median income, rising from $73,818 in 2013 to $94,125 in 2022, indicating a trend of increasing affluence. Morley Heights/Parkview is known for its views of Lake Superior.
From 2013 to 2022, Morley Heights/Parkview has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood. The white population has consistently remained above 94% of the total population. The Hispanic population has increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has increased from 1% to 3% over the same period. These changes suggest a gradual trend towards increased diversity, albeit at a slow pace.
The neighborhood has experienced an upward trend in median income. From 2013 to 2022, median income increased by approximately 27.5%, from $73,818 to $94,125. This growth in income has coincided with minor fluctuations in population, which decreased from 4,184 in 2013 to 4,077 in 2022. The increase in median income, coupled with the relatively stable population, suggests a trend of increasing affluence within the existing community rather than significant demographic turnover.
The persistently high percentage of white residents (94% in 2022) is above the national average, which was approximately 60% white as of the 2020 census. The median household income of $94,125 in 2022 is higher than the national median, which was around $70,000 in the same year. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations, though small, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity, albeit at a much slower rate in this neighborhood.
Morley Heights/Parkview presents a picture of a stable, affluent, predominantly white neighborhood that has experienced gradual economic growth over the past decade. The changes in diversity are occurring at a slower pace than national trends. The neighborhood's economic prosperity, coupled with its scenic location, may be factors in maintaining its demographic stability, potentially attracting residents who can afford the increasing housing costs associated with rising median incomes.