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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Five Corners, Burien: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Five Corners, a neighborhood in Burien, Washington, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 58% of the total, with other racial groups having significant representation. The neighborhood has undergone notable demographic changes over the past decade, along with fluctuations in median income. Five Corners is characterized by a combination of residential and commercial areas, with an increasing multicultural aspect evident in local businesses and community events.
From 2013 to 2022, Five Corners maintained its "White Majority" status while experiencing a gradual increase in diversity. The white population percentage fluctuated, peaking at 62% in 2015 and 2018, before settling at 58% in 2022. The Asian community grew from 2% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 15% to a peak of 19% in 2021, before decreasing to 13% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races showed significant variations, starting at 17% in 2013, dropping to 4% in 2017, and rising to 12% by 2022.
The median income in Five Corners displayed considerable volatility over the decade. It started at $67,512 in 2013, experienced fluctuations, reached a low of $62,349 in 2018, and peaked at $83,517 in 2021. The 2022 data shows a median income of $67,295, nearly returning to the 2013 level. Periods of increased diversity appear to correlate with fluctuations in median income. For instance, the significant rise in Asian population percentage from 2019 to 2020 (9% to 13%) coincided with an increase in median income from $62,793 to $66,672.
The neighborhood's population grew from 3,058 in 2010 to 3,617 in 2022, an increase of nearly 18%. This growth, combined with the changing racial composition, may have contributed to the economic fluctuations as the community adapted to new residents and potentially changing economic needs.
The trends observed in Five Corners align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations reflects similar trends seen in many U.S. metropolitan areas over the past decade. The income volatility, particularly the sharp increase in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022, may reflect the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts, which affected communities nationwide.
Five Corners has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community while gradually transitioning towards greater diversity. These demographic shifts have been accompanied by economic fluctuations, suggesting a dynamic interplay between racial composition and economic factors. The neighborhood's evolution over the past decade reflects broader trends of increasing diversity and economic adaptation in American suburban communities.
