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Demographic Analysis of Saginaw High Neighborhood: A Study of 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
The Saginaw High neighborhood in Saginaw, Michigan, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a Black Majority. As of 2022, the Black population comprises 85% of the neighborhood. The area has a median income of $24,618 in 2022, which is below the national average. Saginaw High has historical significance in Michigan's automotive industry but has faced economic challenges following the decline of manufacturing in the region.
Over the past decade, Saginaw High has maintained its status as a Black Majority community, with an increasing trend towards lower diversity. The Black population increased from 76% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 9% to 6%, and the White population declined from 11% to 7% during this period. These changes suggest outmigration of non-Black residents.
The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in median income over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, there was an overall increase from $22,211 to $24,618. The lowest point was in 2015 with a median income of $19,963, followed by a general upward trend with some volatility. As the community became more racially homogeneous, there was a slight improvement in median income.
The population of Saginaw High has decreased significantly, from 6,023 in 2013 to 4,676 in 2022, a decline of about 22%. This population loss coincides with increasing racial homogeneity and modest income gains.
The demographic trends in Saginaw High reflect patterns seen in some post-industrial Midwest cities, where economic challenges have led to population decline and shifts in racial composition. The degree of racial homogenization in Saginaw High is more pronounced than in many comparable neighborhoods.
The modest income growth still leaves the neighborhood significantly below state and national median income levels. Michigan's statewide median household income was approximately $63,000 in 2022, more than double that of Saginaw High.
The population decline in Saginaw High is more severe than the overall trend for Saginaw, which has seen a slower rate of population loss. This suggests that the Saginaw High neighborhood may be facing particular challenges causing residents to leave at a higher rate than other parts of the city.
Saginaw High represents a community that has become increasingly racially homogeneous over the past decade, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity, Black Majority area. While there have been modest economic improvements, the neighborhood continues to face significant challenges related to population loss and low income levels compared to state and national averages.
