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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Mound View Neighborhood, Cedar Rapids
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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 Mound View neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is classified as a "White Majority" community as of 2022, with 70% of the population identifying as white. The neighborhood shows signs of increasing diversity and may be considered a "Transitional Community." The median income of $46,110 in 2022 indicates a working to middle-class demographic. Mound View is characterized by its historic charm, featuring older homes and tree-lined streets.
Over the past decade, Mound View has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one approaching "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, 83% of the population identified as white, decreasing to 70% by 2022. The most significant changes occurred in the Black, Hispanic, and Two or More Races categories. The Black population fluctuated between 5-11% over the decade. The Hispanic population grew from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Two or More Races category increased from 3% in 2013 to 11% in 2022.
The median income in Mound View has fluctuated over the past decade, showing an overall upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $39,040, which increased to $50,400 in 2017 before declining and stabilizing around $46,000 in recent years. The population of Mound View has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 7,300 and 7,800 residents. This stability in population size, combined with increasing diversity and modest income growth, suggests gradual socioeconomic changes.
The trends observed in Mound View align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and urban neighborhoods. Many American communities have seen growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations over the past decade, mirroring the changes in Mound View.
The economic trajectory of Mound View is somewhat unique. While many diverse urban neighborhoods have experienced rapid gentrification and significant income increases, Mound View's modest income growth suggests a more gradual and potentially more sustainable pattern of change. This could be preserving the neighborhood's affordability and allowing for a more organic integration of diverse populations.
Mound View represents a community in transition, gradually moving from low to moderate diversity while maintaining economic stability. These changes reflect broader national trends towards increased racial diversity but with a more measured pace of economic change that may be helping to preserve the neighborhood's character and accessibility.
