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Demographic and Economic Trends in Lewis Place: 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
Lewis Place, a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, is characterized as a "Black Majority" community with 85% of the population identifying as Black in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced economic changes over the past decade, with median income increasing from $20,998 in 2013 to $30,809 in 2022. This urban area, known for its historic architecture and proximity to the Grand Center Arts District, has undergone demographic shifts that reflect broader urban trends in many American cities.
Over the past decade, Lewis Place has maintained its status as a "Black Majority" neighborhood. There has been a gradual decrease in the Black population percentage, from 96% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. This shift indicates a slow but steady trend towards increased diversity. The White population has increased from 3% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, suggesting a possible gentrification trend. Other racial groups have maintained relatively small percentages, with slight increases in Asian and Hispanic populations, and the emergence of a small multiracial population (2% in 2022).
The median income in Lewis Place has shown an upward trend, increasing by about 47% from 2013 to 2022. This economic improvement correlates with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood. Despite this increase, the median income in Lewis Place ($30,809 in 2022) remains below the national median income. The population of Lewis Place has decreased from 1,873 in 2013 to 1,302 in 2022, a decline of about 30%.
The trends observed in Lewis Place mirror broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in historically Black neighborhoods near city centers. Cities like Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Chicago have experienced similar demographic shifts in certain neighborhoods, often associated with processes of urban renewal and gentrification.
The gradual increase in diversity, coupled with rising median incomes and decreasing population, suggests that Lewis Place may be in the early stages of a demographic transition. This process often brings both opportunities, such as increased investment and economic development, and challenges, like potential displacement of long-term residents and changes in community culture.
Lewis Place remains a predominantly Black neighborhood, but it shows signs of evolving towards greater diversity and economic change. These shifts reflect broader urban trends and highlight the interplay between racial demographics, economic factors, and urban development in American cities.
