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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Landons Neighborhood, Lincoln, Nebraska: 2013-2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Landons neighborhood in Lincoln, Nebraska, has transitioned from a low diversity to a moderate diversity community between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood's population in 2022 was 1,034 with a median income of $43,558. Over the past decade, Landons has experienced significant demographic changes, shifting from a predominantly white area to one with increased representation from various racial groups.
In 2013, Landons was classified as having low diversity with a white majority of 74%. By 2022, the white population decreased to 62%, no longer constituting a majority. The Asian population increased from 7% to 14%, and those identifying as two or more races rose from 1% to 11%. This demographic shift indicates a transition from low diversity to moderate diversity over the decade.
The community has shown characteristics of a transitional community, particularly with the consistent increase in residents identifying as two or more races. This trend suggests evolving social dynamics within the neighborhood.
The median income in Landons has fluctuated significantly. From 2013 to 2018, there was an upward trend, peaking at $61,369 in 2018. However, subsequent years saw a sharp decline, dropping to $30,091 in 2020 before beginning to recover. This economic volatility coincides with the demographic shifts, suggesting a possible correlation between changing racial composition and economic conditions.
The population remained relatively stable throughout this period, with minor fluctuations. A notable drop in population from 1,360 in 2019 to 908 in 2020 coincided with the sharp decrease in median income. This could indicate an outmigration of higher-income residents during this period.
The increasing diversity in Landons reflects broader national trends of growing multiculturalism in urban areas. The sharp economic decline observed between 2019 and 2020 is more pronounced than typical national averages. The growth in the Asian population and those identifying as multiracial outpaces national averages, potentially indicating that Landons is becoming an attractive destination for these demographic groups.
Landons has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more diverse, transitional community. These demographic shifts have occurred alongside notable economic fluctuations, presenting both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and development.
