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Demographic and Economic Trends in Shingle Creek: A Study of Racial Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Shingle Creek neighborhood in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile based on 2022 data. Asian (30%), White (27%), and Black (22%) populations represent significant portions of the community, with no single group holding a majority. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a plurality Black community to its current diverse makeup. Economically, Shingle Creek has seen fluctuations in median income, with the most recent data showing a median income of $71,976 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2017, Shingle Creek maintained a Black Plurality, with the Black population consistently representing the largest group (33-41%). This period showed signs of a Transitional Community, with fluctuations in Asian and White populations. By 2018-2019, the neighborhood shifted to Moderate Diversity. The Black population decreased slightly, while Asian and Hispanic populations grew, creating a more balanced demographic distribution.
In 2020, Shingle Creek briefly achieved High Diversity status, with Asian (47%), White (33%), and Black (13%) populations all significantly represented. However, by 2022, it settled into Moderate Diversity, with a more even distribution among Asian, White, Black, and Hispanic groups.
The median income in Shingle Creek has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general downward trend, dropping from $66,455 to $63,355. 2020 saw a significant spike to $77,540, followed by a slight decrease to $71,976 in 2022. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes. The period of Black Plurality (2013-2017) coincided with declining median incomes. The transition to Higher Diversity (2020) aligned with a substantial increase in median income. The stabilization into Moderate Diversity (2021-2022) corresponds with a slight moderation in median income.
The demographic shifts in Shingle Creek reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations aligns with national patterns of these groups moving to suburban communities. The economic volatility, particularly the sharp increase in 2020, may be related to broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts.
The neighborhood's transition from a Black Plurality to Moderate Diversity suggests a pattern of integration that is occurring in many U.S. suburbs. This change, coupled with the recent income increases, may indicate a trend of gentrification or economic development in the area.
Shingle Creek has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly Black community to one of Moderate Diversity. These shifts have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income, with recent years showing economic improvement. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and economic volatility, positioning Shingle Creek as a microcosm of changing American suburban landscapes.
