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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Founders Neighborhood, Brooklyn Park
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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 Founders neighborhood in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The racial composition consists of a 47% White plurality and a 27% Asian population. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has transitioned from a White majority area to a more diverse community. The median income in Founders was $99,896 in 2022, indicating an affluent suburban area within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan region.
From 2013 to 2017, Founders maintained a "White Majority" status, with the White population consistently above 50%. The Asian and Black populations were the next largest groups, each comprising approximately 15-20%. In 2018-2019, the neighborhood began transitioning towards "Moderate Diversity." The White population decreased to below 65%, while Asian and Black populations maintained significant representation.
From 2020 onwards, Founders can be categorized as both a "Moderate Diversity" area and a "Transitional Community." The White population dropped below 50%, while the Asian population increased significantly, reaching 35% in 2021 before settling at 27% in 2022. The Black population remained stable around 11-17%.
The demographic shifts coincided with economic trends. From 2013 to 2019, as the neighborhood transitioned from a White majority to increased diversity, median income rose steadily from $110,268 in 2013 to a peak of $138,954 in 2018. From 2020 to 2022, the rapid increase in diversity corresponded with a significant drop in median income to $99,663 in 2020. While there was a brief recovery in 2021 ($113,792), the 2022 figure remained lower at $99,896.
The population grew steadily from 2010 to 2019, peaking at 2,226. However, there was a sharp decline in 2020 to 1,519, followed by a partial recovery to 1,915 by 2022. These fluctuations align with the period of increased diversity and economic adjustments.
The demographic shifts in Founders reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The economic trajectory, with rising incomes during the initial diversification followed by a decline as diversity increased further, presents a case study of socioeconomic changes. The sharp population decline in 2020 could be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the subsequent partial recovery suggesting resilience in the neighborhood's appeal.
Founders exemplifies a suburban neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly White, high-income area to a more diverse community with evolving economic characteristics. This transition presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, local services, and economic development strategies.
