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Demographic Analysis of North Riverfront: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood in St. Louis
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Riverfront, a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, currently exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity" with a clear Black Majority. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 88% of the neighborhood, while the White population has decreased to 5%. The median income in 2022 was $20,603, which is below the national median income. North Riverfront has an industrial character, with manufacturing facilities and transportation infrastructure along the Mississippi River, potentially influencing its demographic and economic makeup.
Over the past decade, North Riverfront has maintained its status as a Black Majority community. From 2013 to 2022, the Black population percentage increased from 85% to 88%. The White population decreased from 12% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. There was an increase in the "Two or More Races" category, from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. A small Native American population (2% in 2022) emerged. The neighborhood has remained in the "Low Diversity" category throughout the decade.
The economic situation in North Riverfront has been volatile over the past decade. Median income rose from $13,254 in 2013 to $25,215 in 2016, then declined to $19,701 in 2019 before slightly recovering to $20,603 in 2022. This economic volatility coincides with a decrease in population from 1,448 in 2013 to 1,184 in 2022. The persistent low median income aligns with the neighborhood's consistent racial composition, indicating a possible correlation between the lack of diversity and economic challenges.
The demographic trends in North Riverfront contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's persistent Black Majority and decreasing White population suggest it may be experiencing less demographic change than many other urban neighborhoods across the United States.
The median income in North Riverfront ($20,603 in 2022) is below the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. This disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by residents of this neighborhood compared to national averages.
The population decline in North Riverfront contrasts with the growth seen in many urban areas across the U.S. over the past decade, suggesting that local factors may be influencing population dynamics in ways that differ from broader urban trends.
North Riverfront presents a picture of a neighborhood with persistent low diversity and economic challenges, maintaining its character as a predominantly Black community while experiencing population decline and income volatility. These trends suggest a need for targeted economic development and community investment strategies to address the unique challenges faced by this urban industrial neighborhood.
