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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in McKinley Neighborhood, Minneapolis
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
As of 2022, the McKinley neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, exhibits Moderate Diversity. The racial composition consists of Black (31%), White (26%), and Asian (17%) populations forming significant portions of the community. The neighborhood's median income is $49,380 in 2022. McKinley has experienced notable population fluctuations over the past decade.
The McKinley neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, it started as a community with Moderate Diversity, with White (36%), Black (27%), and Asian (22%) populations being the largest groups. By 2018, it had transitioned to a Black Plurality (41%). By 2022, the community returned to Moderate Diversity, with a more balanced distribution among racial groups.
The most notable changes include a decrease in the White population from 36% in 2013 to 26% in 2022, fluctuations in the Black population, peaking at 41% in 2018 before settling at 31% in 2022, an increase in the Hispanic population from 6% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, and a rise in the Two or More Races category from 5% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. These shifts suggest that McKinley is becoming a Transitional Community.
The median income in McKinley has shown moderate fluctuations over the decade. Starting at $47,874 in 2013, it peaked at $54,611 in 2019 before settling at $49,380 in 2022. This overall slight increase in median income suggests a degree of economic stability in the face of racial transitions. The population has shown more dramatic changes, growing from 2,274 in 2013 to a peak of 4,419 in 2017, before settling at 3,549 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in McKinley reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population and those identifying as Two or More Races aligns with national demographic trends. The fluctuations in the Black population percentage are more pronounced than national averages. The median income growth has kept pace with inflation, indicating that the neighborhood has maintained its economic standing relative to the broader economy.
McKinley exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving towards greater diversity while maintaining relative economic stability. These changes present opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and development.
