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Demographic Evolution of Minock Park: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Minock Park, a neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Black Majority" community. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,386 with a median income of $49,030. Minock Park experienced significant population growth over the past decade, increasing from 1,198 in 2011 to 2,386 in 2022, contrary to the population decline observed in many Detroit neighborhoods.
From 2013 to 2022, Minock Park maintained its status as a "Black Majority" community, but with notable shifts. The Black population percentage decreased from 94% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 0% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a "Transitional Community" with increasing racial diversity. The White population fluctuated but remained relatively low, peaking at 4% in 2018-2019 before declining to 1% in 2022.
The economic landscape of Minock Park fluctuated substantially over the past decade. Median income rose from $29,293 in 2013 to a peak of $50,624 in 2021, before slightly decreasing to $49,030 in 2022. There was a significant dip in median income to $15,560 in 2016, followed by a rapid recovery and growth. The overall trend shows a considerable improvement in economic conditions, with the median income increasing by about 67% from 2013 to 2022.
The economic changes correlate with the demographic shifts. The period of increasing diversity (2016-2022) aligns with the most significant improvements in median income. The population growth accelerated as economic conditions improved, suggesting that Minock Park became more attractive to new residents as incomes rose.
Minock Park's population growth contrasts with the broader trend of population decline in Detroit, which lost about 10.5% of its population between 2010 and 2020. The neighborhood's median income growth outpaced Detroit's overall median household income, which was around $32,498 in 2020. The increasing diversity in Minock Park, particularly the growth in multiracial residents, aligns with national trends showing a rise in people identifying as multiracial across the United States.
Minock Park presents a case of a neighborhood undergoing gradual racial diversification while experiencing significant economic improvement and population growth. This transformation suggests a community in transition, potentially becoming more attractive to a diverse range of residents while maintaining its core identity as a predominantly Black neighborhood. The correlation between increasing diversity and rising incomes could indicate positive economic outcomes associated with greater diversity, though further research would be needed to establish causation.
