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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Firemans Park, Green Bay
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Firemans Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin, exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,467 and a median income of $27,595. Firemans Park was established in the late 19th century to honor local firefighters and has become a central gathering place for community events.
Over the past decade, Firemans Park has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity with a White Majority (76%). By 2022, the community had transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with the White population decreasing to 65% and increases in Hispanic (16%) and Black (9%) populations. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. The most substantial changes occurred between 2020 and 2022, with the Hispanic population increasing from 5% to 16%.
The demographic shifts in Firemans Park correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income decreased from $33,791 to $27,595, a decline of about 18%. This downward trend in income coincides with the increase in racial diversity. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. However, the most recent years (2020-2022) saw a slight decrease in population from 2,716 to 2,467, which coincides with the changes in racial composition.
The trends observed in Firemans Park align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban neighborhoods. Many cities across the United States have experienced similar transitions, with traditionally White-majority areas becoming more diverse due to factors such as immigration, changing housing preferences, and economic shifts.
The decrease in median income in Firemans Park contrasts with national trends of slowly increasing median household incomes over the past decade. This local decline may reflect broader economic challenges in Green Bay or specific issues affecting this neighborhood. The rapid increase in the Hispanic population in Firemans Park (from 5% to 16% in two years) may be part of a larger trend of Hispanic population growth in Midwest cities.
Firemans Park exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity with a decreasing White Majority. This demographic shift, coupled with declining median incomes, suggests a community undergoing significant socio-economic changes. These trends may present challenges and opportunities for community cohesion, economic development, and cultural enrichment in the coming years.
