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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Hamburg Neighborhood, Davenport, Iowa
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Hamburg neighborhood in Davenport, Iowa, exhibits a demographic profile characterized as a "Transitional Community" with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,386 and a median income of $61,841. Hamburg has experienced rapid income fluctuations over the past decade, indicating a dynamic economic landscape that may be influencing its demographic composition.
Over the past decade, Hamburg has undergone significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as having "Moderate Diversity" with a slight "White Plurality" (51% white). By 2018, it had shifted to "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (82% white). The most recent data from 2022 shows a return to "Moderate Diversity" with no racial group exceeding 50%. This transition suggests a cyclical pattern of diversity.
The Hispanic population has increased from 15% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, while the Asian population has remained relatively stable. The Black population experienced fluctuations, dropping from 23% in 2013 to 5% in 2018, before rising again to 21% in 2022. These shifts indicate a "Transitional Community" status, with changing racial dynamics over time.
The median income in Hamburg has shown volatility. From $22,085 in 2014, it rose to $59,637 in 2020, then decreased to $35,701 in 2021, before increasing to $61,841 in 2022. This economic instability correlates with the demographic shifts. The period of highest income (2020-2022) coincides with increased diversity, suggesting that economic opportunities may be attracting a more diverse population.
The population has fluctuated, peaking at 1,919 in 2018 (during the period of "Low Diversity") and dropping to 1,386 in 2022 as diversity increased. This could indicate a relationship between economic opportunities, housing affordability, and demographic composition.
The demographic shifts in Hamburg appear more pronounced than typical national trends. The rapid transitions between racial majority statuses and the income fluctuations suggest local factors at play, such as changes in major employers, housing policies, or community development initiatives.
The current median income of $61,841 is higher than the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), especially considering the neighborhood's history of lower incomes. This recent economic uplift, coupled with increasing diversity, might indicate a gentrification process or successful economic development programs attracting a more diverse, higher-income population.
Hamburg represents a case study of a neighborhood in flux. Its transition from moderate diversity to low diversity and back again, coupled with economic volatility, depicts a community navigating socio-economic changes. The current trend towards increased diversity and higher median income suggests a neighborhood that may be undergoing significant transformation, potentially offering new opportunities but also raising questions about affordability and community cohesion for long-term residents.
