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Demographic Evolution of Harbour Point Estates: From Low Diversity to Majority-Minority Community
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Harbour Point Estates in Chicago, Illinois, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community, with Hispanic residents comprising 49% of the population, followed by Black (26%) and White (25%) populations. The median income of $63,653 in 2022 indicates a middle-class neighborhood. Harbour Point Estates is located near Lake Michigan, offering residents scenic views and recreational opportunities.
Over the past decade, Harbour Point Estates has transformed from a "Low Diversity" area with a clear White majority (60%) and a significant Hispanic minority (40%) in 2013, to a "Moderate Diversity" classification by 2017, with White and Hispanic populations nearly equal. By 2020, it had evolved into a "Majority-Minority" area, with the Hispanic population becoming the largest group, though not a majority. The most notable change occurred between 2021 and 2022, when the Black population increased from 4% to 26%, while the White population decreased from 46% to 25%. This rapid shift suggests a "Transitional Community" status.
The median income in Harbour Point Estates has fluctuated over the years, showing no clear long-term trend. Notable points include a peak of $104,541 in 2021, coinciding with the last year of White plurality, and a sharp decline to $63,653 in 2022, corresponding with the significant increase in Black population and decrease in White population. Despite fluctuations, the median income has generally remained above $60,000, indicating a relatively stable middle-class community.
The population has fluctuated, reaching a low of 113 in 2018 and rebounding to 170 in 2022. This population growth, coupled with changing demographics, suggests an influx of new residents, particularly from Hispanic and Black communities.
The demographic shifts in Harbour Point Estates reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically White neighborhoods are becoming more diverse. The rapid increase in the Black population from 2021 to 2022 is particularly noteworthy and may be part of a larger pattern of neighborhood change in Chicago.
The economic fluctuations, especially the sharp decline in median income from 2021 to 2022, could be attributed to various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impacts or changes in the local job market. However, the maintenance of a median income above $60,000 suggests that despite demographic changes, the neighborhood has retained its middle-class economic status.
Harbour Point Estates exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from low diversity to a majority-minority community within a decade. This shift, coupled with economic fluctuations, presents both challenges and opportunities for community cohesion and development. The neighborhood's lakeside location may continue to be a factor in attracting diverse residents and maintaining property values, even as the demographic makeup evolves.
