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Demographic Analysis of Phillips West: A Majority-Minority Neighborhood in Minneapolis
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Phillips West, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is characterized as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 5,213 and a median income of $28,608. Phillips West has historically served as a gateway community for immigrants to Minneapolis.
Over the past decade, Phillips West has maintained its status as a "Majority-Minority" neighborhood. From 2013 to 2015, it was classified as having a "Black Majority" with the Black population exceeding 50%. After 2015, it transitioned to a "Black Plurality" status as the Black population fell below 50% but remained the largest single group. The neighborhood has shown signs of being a "Transitional Community," with the Hispanic population growing from 15% in 2014 to 26% in 2017, though this trend has since stabilized. The "Two or More Races" category has increased from 3% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, indicating increasing diversity.
The economic landscape of Phillips West has experienced significant changes. Median income has grown substantially, increasing from $15,972 in 2013 to $28,608 in 2022. A notable increase occurred between 2019 and 2020, with median income rising from $19,346 to $28,348, coinciding with a slight increase in the white population percentage. Despite this growth, Phillips West remains a low-income area compared to city and national averages, which may contribute to its continued role as an immigrant gateway community.
The demographic profile of Phillips West, with its high Black and growing Hispanic populations, is more diverse than the overall demographics of Minnesota, which is predominantly white. The rapid income growth in recent years, while significant for the neighborhood, likely still leaves Phillips West behind the median income levels of Minneapolis and Minnesota as a whole. The increase in racial diversity, particularly the growth in mixed-race populations, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas.
Phillips West represents a dynamic urban neighborhood experiencing both demographic and economic transitions. While it maintains its character as a diverse, majority-minority area, there are signs of economic improvement that may be gradually altering its composition. The challenge moving forward will be to balance economic growth with maintaining the neighborhood's role as an accessible community for immigrants and lower-income residents.
