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Demographic Analysis of Visitation Park: 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
Visitation Park, a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "Black Majority." As of 2022, the neighborhood's population of 892 is 83% Black, with a median income of $29,688. This urban area in St. Louis has experienced significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, reflecting broader urban trends in post-industrial Midwest cities.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Visitation Park has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. The Black population percentage increased from 77% in 2013 to 91% in 2018, before declining to 83% in 2022. The White population decreased from 13% in 2013 to 6% in 2018, then increased to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races decreased from 7% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The neighborhood's economic landscape has shown volatility over the decade. Median income rose from $25,189 in 2013 to $40,742 in 2019, before declining to $29,688 in 2022. The population decreased from 1,008 in 2013 to 692 in 2019, then increased to 892 in 2022. The period of highest median income (2016-2019) coincided with the peak of Black majority (89-91%).
Visitation Park's demographic trends align with broader patterns observed in many urban areas across the United States. The persistence of a strong Black majority reflects the ongoing racial segregation in many American cities, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. Unlike some urban neighborhoods experiencing rapid gentrification, Visitation Park has maintained its predominantly Black character. The fluctuations in median income mirror the economic uncertainties faced by many urban communities, especially those predominantly populated by racial minorities.
The slight increase in Hispanic residents and the fluctuation in the White population suggest a slow trend towards diversification, though at a much slower pace than seen in rapidly changing urban areas. Visitation Park presents a case study of a historically Black neighborhood maintaining its demographic character in the face of broader urban changes.
Visitation Park shows signs of economic volatility and subtle demographic shifts, but has not experienced rapid gentrification or diversification seen in some urban areas. The neighborhood's future may depend on how it navigates the balance between preserving its cultural identity and adapting to broader economic and social trends in St. Louis and beyond.
