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Demographic and Economic Trends in Windom: A White Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Windom, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, presents a demographic profile categorized as a "White Majority" community, with 67% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced significant fluctuations in median income over the past decade, reporting a median income of $77,218 in 2022. Windom is known for its proximity to Diamond Lake.
Over the past decade, Windom has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community, with notable changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Moderate Diversity," with white residents comprising 62% of the population, Black residents 13%, and Hispanic residents 11%. By 2022, the community had seen an increase in its Black population to 22%, while the Asian and Hispanic populations decreased.
The most significant shift occurred between 2019 and 2020, where the Black population increased from 20% to 22%, while the white population slightly increased from 62% to 64%. This change suggests a trend towards a more diverse community, albeit still maintaining a white majority.
The median income in Windom has shown volatility over the decade. Starting from $72,546 in 2013, it dropped to $56,300 in 2017 before rising to $103,420 in 2021, then settling at $77,218 in 2022. This economic fluctuation appears to correlate with demographic shifts. The period of lowest income (2015-2017) coincided with a slight decrease in the white population and increases in minority populations. The subsequent income surge (2020-2021) occurred alongside a stabilization of the white majority and growth in the Black population.
These trends suggest that while the neighborhood has become more racially diverse, it has also experienced gentrification, as evidenced by the increase in median income. This could indicate that incoming residents, regardless of race, are likely to be more affluent than long-term residents.
The demographic shifts in Windom reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the retention of a white majority differs from many other neighborhoods in major cities that have transitioned to "Majority-Minority" status. The economic volatility, particularly the increase in median income, outpaces national averages and suggests localized factors at play, such as urban renewal initiatives or changes in the local job market.
The population fluctuations, ranging from 5,482 in 2015 to 6,638 in 2010, with 6,320 residents in 2022, indicate a relatively stable community size despite demographic and economic changes. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, suggests that Windom may be evolving into a mixed-income neighborhood that attracts a diverse range of residents while maintaining its core community structure.
Windom presents a case study of a neighborhood in transition, balancing increased racial diversity with economic growth, while maintaining its fundamental character as a white-majority community. The coming years will be crucial in determining whether these trends lead to sustainable integration or potential displacement of long-term residents.
