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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Center City, Danville: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Center City in Danville, Illinois, represents a "Moderate Diversity" community with a Black plurality (41%) and a substantial White population (47%) as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income of $32,260 in 2022 is below the national average. Center City has experienced fluctuating population levels over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Center City has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "Black Majority" with 57% of the population. By 2022, it transitioned to a "Moderate Diversity" classification with a more balanced distribution between Black and White residents.
The Hispanic population increased from 0% in 2013 to 10% in 2022, contributing to the area's growing diversity. This shift suggests that Center City could be classified as a "Transitional Community," with increasing representation from various racial groups.
The White population has seen fluctuations, reaching a peak of 60% in 2016 before settling at 47% in 2022. This oscillation indicates a dynamic demographic environment.
The median income in Center City has shown volatility over the past decade. From a high of $35,813 in 2014, it dropped to a low of $27,075 in 2018, before recovering to $32,260 in 2022. This economic instability coincides with the demographic shifts.
The population has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 1,771 in 2011 and a low of 1,129 in 2016. The current population of 1,287 in 2022 represents a moderate recovery but is still below the decade's peak.
The demographic shifts observed in Center City align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population mirrors similar trends seen across many U.S. cities over the past decade.
The economic challenges faced by Center City, as evidenced by its below-average median income, are not uncommon in smaller urban areas that have experienced industrial decline. Many similar-sized cities in the Midwest have grappled with economic transitions, often leading to demographic shifts.
The fluctuating population and income levels suggest that Center City may be experiencing ongoing economic restructuring, which is common in many post-industrial American cities. This economic volatility, coupled with increasing diversity, presents challenges and opportunities for community development.
Center City in Danville, Illinois, exemplifies a community in transition, both demographically and economically. Its evolution from a predominantly Black neighborhood to one of moderate diversity, coupled with economic fluctuations, reflects broader national trends of changing urban landscapes.
