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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Tank Park Neighborhood, Green Bay
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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 Tank Park neighborhood in Green Bay, Wisconsin, exhibits a significant demographic transition. As of 2022, it is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with a white population of 51% and a Hispanic population of 24%. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $45,441, indicating a working-class area. Tank Park is named after Otto Tank, a prominent 19th-century Green Bay businessman, and features community gathering spaces.
Over the past decade, Tank Park has undergone a notable transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, it was categorized as a "White Majority" community with 69% of the population identifying as white. By 2021, it had transitioned to a "Majority-Minority" status, with the white population decreasing to 38%. This shift represents a change from low diversity to moderate diversity.
The Hispanic population has experienced substantial growth, increasing from 10% in 2013 to 32% in 2021, before settling at 24% in 2022. This trend suggests that Tank Park has become a "Transitional Community," with increasing representation from Hispanic residents and those identifying as two or more races. The Black population has also grown, from 7% in 2013 to 15% in 2021, though it decreased to 8% in 2022.
The median income in Tank Park has shown an upward trend, rising from $37,459 in 2013 to $45,441 in 2022, with a peak of $50,256 in 2021. This increase of about 21% over the decade suggests improving economic conditions for residents. The rise in median income correlates with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood.
The population of Tank Park has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 700 and 873 residents. The slight population growth, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, suggests that the neighborhood is becoming more attractive to a wider range of residents.
The demographic shifts observed in Tank Park mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The economic improvements in Tank Park, while positive, still place the neighborhood below the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The stability in population numbers, despite significant demographic changes, indicates that Tank Park has maintained its appeal as a residential area throughout this transition.
Tank Park exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a homogeneous community to one of increasing diversity and moderate economic growth. These changes present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and future development, making Tank Park a microcosm of broader demographic shifts occurring across urban America.
