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Demographic Evolution in Logan Square, Chicago: Racial Shifts and Income Changes (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Logan Square, a Chicago neighborhood, transitioned from a "Racial Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community between 2013 and 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 61% to 46%, while the white population increased from 30% to 41%. The neighborhood's population in 2022 was 79,083 with a median income of $76,401.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. Median income increased from $53,691 in 2013 to $76,401 in 2022, a 42% increase. This income growth coincides with the influx of white residents and decrease in Hispanic population, suggesting gentrification. The neighborhood's population decreased by about 7% from 85,310 in 2013 to 79,083 in 2022.
The Asian population in Logan Square doubled from 2% to 4% over the decade. The Black population remained stable at around 5%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 3%, contributing to the area's growing diversity.
The changes in Logan Square reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The process of gentrification, characterized by an influx of higher-income residents and displacement of lower-income communities, is common in major cities. Similar patterns have been observed in neighborhoods like Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York, or the Mission District in San Francisco.
The rapid increase in median income in Logan Square outpaces the national trend. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 15% from 2013 to 2022, Logan Square saw a 42% increase, indicating a more intense economic shift in this neighborhood.
The demographic transition in Logan Square, particularly the decrease in the Hispanic population and increase in the white population, is more pronounced than national trends. Nationally, the Hispanic population has generally been growing, while Logan Square shows a counter-trend.
Logan Square has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from a Hispanic-majority neighborhood to a more diverse, gentrifying area with higher incomes but a smaller population. These changes reflect broader urban trends but occur at a more accelerated pace, highlighting the dynamic nature of demographic and economic shifts in this Chicago neighborhood.
