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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Humboldt Industrial Area, 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
The Humboldt Industrial Area in Minneapolis, Minnesota, exhibits demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood is classified as "Moderate Diversity" with no racial majority. The white population comprises 47% of residents, followed by Black (23%) and Asian (12%) populations. The median income in 2022 is $62,556. The area has a population of 546 as of 2022, suggesting a primarily business district with limited residential component.
Over the past decade, the Humboldt Industrial Area has transformed in racial composition. In 2013, it was classified as "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (69%). By 2015, it transitioned to "Majority-Minority" status, with the white population at 54% and the Black population at 33%. From 2015 to 2022, the area evolved towards "Moderate Diversity." The white population decreased to 47%, while other racial groups, particularly Asian and Hispanic populations, increased.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. As the community transitioned from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity," median income generally increased. From 2013 to 2019, median income rose from $42,181 to $72,607. However, from 2020 to 2022, median income decreased to $62,556. This decline occurred as the community continued to diversify, particularly with growth in the Asian population from 7% to 12% between 2020 and 2022.
The population has fluctuated but generally increased from 422 in 2013 to 546 in 2022, suggesting growing attractiveness of the area despite its industrial nature.
The demographic changes in the Humboldt Industrial Area reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically white-majority neighborhoods are becoming increasingly diverse. The rapid increase in diversity, particularly the growth of Black and Asian populations, aligns with national trends of increasing minority representation in urban areas.
The economic trajectory, with rising incomes coinciding with increased diversity until 2019, followed by a decline, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The specific industrial nature of this area might make it more susceptible to economic fluctuations tied to changes in the manufacturing or industrial sectors.
The Humboldt Industrial Area exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. This transformation has been accompanied by significant economic changes, highlighting the interplay between demographic shifts and economic conditions in urban industrial areas.
