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Demographic Analysis of Unified South Broadway: Racial Composition and Neighborhood Transition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Unified South Broadway neighborhood in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" community with a "White Plurality" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 661 and a median income of $45,179. This area is located near the Fox River and has historical importance in Green Bay's industrial development.
Over the past decade, Unified South Broadway has experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as having a "White Majority" with 50% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, the area transitioned to a "Moderate Diversity" status with a "White Plurality" (45% white). Notable shifts include a decrease in the white population from 50% to 45%, an increase in the Black population from 7% to 16%, and fluctuations in the Hispanic population from 37% in 2013 to 24% in 2022. These changes indicate that Unified South Broadway has become a "Transitional Community," with increasing diversity over the years.
The demographic shifts correlate with significant changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $31,984. It dropped to $22,056 in 2014, coinciding with an increase in Asian and multi-racial populations. The income remained relatively low until 2018 when it began to rise significantly. By 2022, the median income had reached $45,179, a 41% increase from 2013. The population has also fluctuated, starting at 472 in 2013, dropping to 446 in 2014, and then gradually increasing to 661 by 2022. This population growth, combined with the rising median income, suggests an influx of new residents and potential gentrification of the area.
The demographic changes in Unified South Broadway mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The sharp increase in median income since 2018 outpaces national averages and may indicate local economic development initiatives or changes in the neighborhood's job market. The fluctuation in the Hispanic population is noteworthy and may reflect broader migration patterns or changes in local industries that traditionally employed Hispanic workers.
The transition from a "White Majority" to a more diverse community with a "White Plurality" is consistent with trends seen in many midsize American cities, where increasing diversity is reshaping neighborhood demographics and local cultures. Unified South Broadway has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from a predominantly white, lower-income area to a more diverse, economically improving neighborhood. These changes present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, local services, and future development planning.
