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Demographic Shift in Floreciente: From Hispanic Majority to Diverse Minority-Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Floreciente neighborhood in Moline, Illinois, has transitioned from a Hispanic Majority to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,508 and a median income of $37,447. The area is known for its Hispanic heritage, which has influenced its cultural landscape.
Over the past decade, Floreciente has experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Hispanic Majority, with 66% of the population identifying as Hispanic. This majority status increased to 73% by 2017. From 2018 onwards, a transition towards a Majority-Minority status occurred. The Hispanic population decreased to 44% by 2022, while the Black population increased from 1% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. The White population remained relatively stable between 22% and 35% over the decade.
The demographic changes in Floreciente have coincided with fluctuations in median income. The neighborhood experienced a peak in median income in 2014 at $42,663, coinciding with the period of strongest Hispanic majority. As the community transitioned to a more diverse composition, there was a general downward trend in median income, reaching $37,447 in 2022.
The population of Floreciente has shown overall growth, increasing from 1,320 in 2013 to 1,508 in 2022, despite some fluctuations. This growth, coupled with the increasing diversity and declining median income, indicates a complex relationship between demographic changes and economic conditions.
The trends observed in Floreciente are similar to broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many cities across the United States have experienced transitions from single-group majorities to more diverse, majority-minority communities. The specific pattern of Hispanic population decrease coupled with Black population increase may reflect local economic or social factors specific to Moline or the broader Illinois region.
The declining median income in Floreciente, despite population growth, may indicate broader economic challenges faced by diverse, working-class neighborhoods in mid-sized American cities. This trend may reflect changes in local industries, shifts in employment opportunities, or the impacts of broader economic trends affecting similar communities nationwide.
Floreciente's evolution from a Hispanic Majority to a Majority-Minority community with increasing Black representation demonstrates the dynamic nature of demographic change in American neighborhoods. The concurrent economic challenges, as evidenced by the declining median income, highlight the complex relationship between demographic diversity and economic prosperity in urban settings.
