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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Cork Hill, Davenport: A Study of White Majority Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cork Hill, a neighborhood in Davenport, Iowa, is currently a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 51% of the neighborhood, with Black (22%) and Hispanic (18%) populations forming significant minorities. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, along with economic changes. Cork Hill is characterized by its historic architecture and proximity to the Mississippi River.
Over the past decade, Cork Hill has transitioned from a more pronounced White Majority towards a community approaching Majority-Minority status. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as White Majority with 57% white population. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 51%, barely maintaining its White Majority status. The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 8% in 2013 to 18% in 2022. This trend suggests Cork Hill may become a Majority-Minority community in the future. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 20-30% over the decade.
The community has also seen an increase in residents identifying as two or more races, growing from 6% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, with a peak of 10% in 2020-2021. This change indicates a growing multiracial presence in the community.
The median income in Cork Hill has increased over the decade, rising from $18,308 in 2013 to $32,397 in 2022, representing a 77% increase. This economic improvement correlates with the demographic shifts, particularly the growth in the Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races. The years with the highest median income (2020-2022) coincide with a more balanced racial distribution, suggesting a potential association between increased diversity and improved economic conditions in this neighborhood.
The demographic shifts in Cork Hill reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth of the Hispanic population and those identifying as multiracial is consistent with national patterns. However, the retention of a slight White Majority differs from many urban neighborhoods that have fully transitioned to Majority-Minority status. The increase in median income (77% over a decade) exceeds national averages, indicating a rapid economic transformation in Cork Hill. This could be attributed to factors such as urban renewal efforts, changing job markets, or an influx of higher-income residents associated with the demographic shifts.
Cork Hill exemplifies a Transitional Community, moving from a more homogeneous White Majority towards a more diverse, potentially Majority-Minority future. This transition is accompanied by substantial economic growth, suggesting a relationship between demographic change and economic development in this evolving Davenport neighborhood.
