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Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis of Kalamazoo's CBD Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The CBD neighborhood of Kalamazoo, Michigan, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,890 and a median income of $30,625. The CBD of Kalamazoo has undergone revitalization efforts in recent years, including the implementation of pedestrian-friendly streets and mixed-use developments.
Over the past decade, the CBD neighborhood has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community, with the white population consistently representing over 50% of the total. The neighborhood has shown signs of increasing diversity, moving from "Low Diversity" in the early 2010s to "Moderate Diversity" in recent years. The percentage of Black residents has generally decreased from 11% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. There has been an increase in the Asian population, from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2021, though it dropped to 2% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 3% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The "Two or More Races" category has increased from 5% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a more multiracial community. These shifts suggest that while the CBD remains predominantly white, it is gradually becoming more diverse, potentially reflecting a "Transitional Community" in its early stages.
The economic landscape of the CBD has seen significant changes. Median income has increased from $19,920 in 2013 to $30,625 in 2022, representing a 53.7% increase over nine years. The population has grown from 1,311 in 2013 to 1,890 in 2022, a 44.2% increase. There appears to be a correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income, suggesting that the neighborhood's economic growth may be attracting a more diverse population. The increase in median income between 2017 ($24,538) and 2019 ($32,576) coincides with a period of increasing racial diversity, particularly in the Asian and Hispanic populations.
The trend of increasing diversity in urban centers is consistent with national patterns in many U.S. cities. The increase in median income (53.7% over nine years) outpaces national averages for the same period, suggesting strong local economic growth. The population growth of 44.2% over nine years is substantial for an urban core area, possibly indicating successful urban revitalization efforts.
Kalamazoo's CBD neighborhood demonstrates a gradual transition towards greater diversity while experiencing significant economic growth. This trend aligns with broader patterns of urban revitalization and increasing diversity in many U.S. city centers. The correlation between rising incomes and increasing diversity suggests that the neighborhood's economic opportunities may be attracting a more diverse population, potentially setting the stage for further demographic shifts in the coming years.
