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Demographic Evolution of East Shore Drive: White Majority and Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Shore Drive in Green Bay, Wisconsin, exhibits a demographic composition characterized by low diversity and a white majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 77% of the total residents. The median income in 2022 was $57,579, indicating a middle-class community. The neighborhood's location near the Fox River has historically influenced its development and recreational activities.
From 2013 to 2022, East Shore Drive experienced subtle demographic shifts. The white population decreased from 89% to 77%, while the Asian population increased from 5% to 11%. The Hispanic population fluctuated, reaching 9% in 2017 before decreasing to 4% in 2022. The Black population increased from 0% to 3%. These changes suggest a gradual transition towards increased diversity, although the community has not yet reached the threshold for moderate diversity.
The demographic changes coincide with economic trends. The median income increased from $32,136 in 2013 to $57,579 in 2022, representing a 79% increase. This income growth correlates with the increase in the Asian population, potentially indicating an influx of higher-income Asian residents. The total population remained relatively stable, increasing from 2,130 in 2013 to 2,214 in 2022.
The significant income growth combined with a stable population suggests gentrification or an overall economic improvement of the existing community, rather than a large-scale influx of new residents. These trends align with broader national patterns of increased diversity in urban and suburban areas, particularly with growth in Asian and Hispanic populations. The income growth in East Shore Drive outpaces national averages, indicating a rapidly gentrifying or economically improving area. The stability in population numbers, despite economic growth, suggests limited housing expansion, which is common in established urban neighborhoods.
East Shore Drive represents a community in transition. While still categorized as having low diversity with a white majority, it shows clear signs of increasing diversity, particularly with growth in the Asian population. This demographic shift correlates with significant economic improvement, as evidenced by the sharp increase in median income. These changes suggest a neighborhood that is becoming more attractive to diverse, higher-income residents, potentially due to its riverside location and improving economic conditions. However, the relatively stable population indicates that this transition is happening gradually, possibly constrained by limited housing expansion opportunities.
