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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Lincoln Park, Kenosha: From Majority-Minority to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lincoln Park, a neighborhood in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2022, the neighborhood's population consisted of 55% White, 25% Black, and 14% Hispanic residents. The median income in 2022 was $51,859. Lincoln Park is historically significant as one of Kenosha's oldest parks and serves as a community focal point.
From 2013 to 2022, Lincoln Park transitioned from a Majority-Minority community to a White Majority status. In 2013, the white population was 39% and the Hispanic population was 35%. By 2022, the white population increased to 55% while the Hispanic population decreased to 14%. The community experienced periods of High Diversity (2014-2017) and Moderate Diversity (2018-2021) during this transition. The Black population remained relatively stable, ranging between 18% and 28% throughout the decade.
The demographic shifts in Lincoln Park correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, when the community was Majority-Minority, the median income was $46,275. As the community transitioned, there was a decrease in median income, reaching $35,241 in 2015. However, as the white population percentage increased, the median income rose steadily to $51,859 by 2022. This trend suggests a potential relationship between the increasing white population and rising median incomes, possibly indicating gentrification or changing economic opportunities in the area.
The demographic shifts observed in Lincoln Park reflect broader national trends of changing urban landscapes. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar patterns of gentrification, where historically diverse or minority-majority neighborhoods see an influx of white residents, often accompanied by rising property values and incomes.
Lincoln Park's transition appears more dramatic than national averages. While many urban areas are becoming more diverse, Lincoln Park has moved in the opposite direction, becoming less diverse over time. This could be related to specific local factors such as changes in housing policies, economic development initiatives, or shifts in the regional job market that may have attracted a different demographic to the area.
The increase in median income from $35,241 in 2015 to $51,859 in 2022 outpaces national median income growth rates for the same period, suggesting that Lincoln Park may be experiencing more rapid economic changes than many other U.S. neighborhoods.
Lincoln Park has undergone a significant demographic transition over the past decade, moving from a Majority-Minority community to a White Majority one, with corresponding increases in median income. These changes reflect complex socio-economic dynamics that are reshaping the neighborhood's character and potentially influencing local life, community cohesion, and economic opportunities for residents.
