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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Zoo Neighborhood, Apple Valley, Minnesota
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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 Zoo neighborhood in Apple Valley, Minnesota, exhibits characteristics of a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 6,327 and a median income of $89,384. The neighborhood is home to the Minnesota Zoo.
Over the past decade, the Zoo neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes, transitioning from a White Majority community to a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity. In 2013, 69% of the population identified as white, decreasing to 59% by 2022. The Black population increased from 4% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, while the Hispanic population grew from 8% to 17%. The Asian population increased slightly from 9% to 11%.
These changes indicate a trend towards increasing diversity, with multiple racial groups gaining significant representation. The community now falls under the Moderate Diversity category, with three racial groups (White, Hispanic, and Black) each exceeding 10% of the population.
Alongside demographic shifts, the neighborhood has experienced economic growth. The median income increased from $75,879 in 2013 to $89,384 in 2022, a 17.8% increase. There was a slight decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022, dropping from $94,959 to $89,384. The population grew from 5,580 in 2013 to 6,327 in 2022, a 13.4% increase.
The demographic shifts in the Zoo neighborhood align with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The economic growth in this neighborhood outpaces the national average. The U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022, while the Zoo neighborhood saw a 17.8% increase.
The presence of the Minnesota Zoo may contribute to the neighborhood's economic stability and attractiveness to diverse populations. Zoos often serve as major employers and can attract tourism, potentially contributing to the area's economic resilience and appeal to new residents.
The Zoo neighborhood in Apple Valley has evolved from a White Majority community to a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by overall economic growth and population increase, reflecting broader national trends of suburban diversification while outperforming national averages in terms of income growth.
