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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Mondamin Presidential Neighborhood, Des Moines
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Mondamin Presidential neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,570 and a median income of $43,570. It is classified as a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality. The area is known for its historic homes and proximity to Drake University.
In 2013, Mondamin Presidential was categorized as a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality, with African Americans comprising 43% of the population. From 2015 to 2019, the neighborhood transitioned to a High Diversity status, with no single racial group exceeding 40% of the population. By 2022, the neighborhood shifted back to a Majority-Minority status with a more pronounced Black Plurality (52%). The Hispanic population peaked at 46% in 2020 but decreased to 20% by 2022.
The median income in Mondamin Presidential has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $37,492 in 2013 to $43,570 in 2022, a rise of about 16%. A notable increase occurred between 2016 and 2017, from $38,528 to $44,990, coinciding with the period of highest diversity in the neighborhood. The years of highest diversity (2015-2019) also saw some of the highest median incomes.
The demographic changes in Mondamin Presidential reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly the growth of Hispanic and Asian populations. The recent shift back towards a stronger Black Plurality may be influenced by local factors specific to Des Moines. The neighborhood's median income growth of 16% over a decade slightly outpaced the national average of 10% for the same period.
The fluctuation in racial demographics, particularly the rise and fall of the Hispanic population, could indicate broader migration patterns or changes in local industries. This demographic fluidity is not uncommon in urban neighborhoods and underscores the dynamic nature of community composition in response to economic and social factors.
Mondamin Presidential has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning through periods of High Diversity before returning to a Majority-Minority status with a strong Black Plurality. These changes have occurred alongside modest but steady economic growth, reflecting the complex interplay between racial demographics and economic conditions in urban neighborhoods.
