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Demographic and Economic Trends in Rabbittown Enhancement: A Study of Racial Composition and Income Changes
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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 Rabbittown Enhancement neighborhood in Danville, Illinois, is classified as a "White Majority" community as of 2022, with a median income of $40,293. This area has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. The neighborhood has maintained its "White Majority" status from 2013 to 2022, but experienced notable shifts in its racial composition.
The percentage of Black residents decreased from 20% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. Conversely, the Hispanic population increased from 2% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. The White population remained the majority, increasing from 68% in 2013 to 77% in 2022. These changes indicate a transition from a primarily White-Black demographic to a more diverse White-Hispanic-Black composition.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic fluctuations correlating with its demographic shifts. Median income dropped from $38,426 in 2013 to $23,358 in 2016, coinciding with the period of highest Black population percentage. From 2019 to 2022, there has been a general upward trend in median income, reaching $40,293 in 2022. This aligns with the increase in White and Hispanic populations and the decrease in Black population.
The overall population has decreased from 2,088 in 2013 to 1,200 in 2022, suggesting potential out-migration or urban planning changes. The trends observed in Rabbittown Enhancement reflect broader patterns seen in many American cities. The increase in median income coupled with demographic shifts might indicate gentrification, a process often observed in urban areas undergoing renewal.
The decline in overall population, particularly among Black residents, could reflect a national trend of suburban migration among minority communities. The significant increase in Hispanic population aligns with national trends of growing Hispanic communities in various urban and suburban areas across the United States.
The Rabbittown Enhancement neighborhood exemplifies a community in transition, balancing between maintaining its "White Majority" status and evolving towards greater diversity. The economic recovery in recent years, coupled with demographic shifts, suggests ongoing changes in the neighborhood's socio-economic fabric, potentially driven by urban renewal efforts and broader migration patterns.
