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Demographic Shifts in Brookview Heights: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brookview Heights, a neighborhood in Edina, Minnesota, is a predominantly White Majority community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,428 and a median income of $143,456. Brookview Heights has experienced significant population growth in recent years, nearly doubling since 2019.
Over the past decade, Brookview Heights has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with the white population consistently above 89%. Starting in 2020, the percentage of white residents decreased from 94% in 2019 to 85% in 2020, and further to 76% in 2022.
This shift coincides with an increase in the "two or more races" category, rising from 0% in 2019 to 11% in 2020, and 14% in 2022. The Asian population has also seen a gradual increase, from 2% in 2015 to 6% in 2022. These trends suggest that Brookview Heights is transitioning from a Low Diversity community towards Moderate Diversity.
The demographic shifts in Brookview Heights correlate with economic trends. Median income has fluctuated but generally increased over the decade, rising from $130,264 in 2013 to $143,456 in 2022, with a peak of $171,331 in 2021. The significant population increase from 953 in 2019 to 1,679 in 2020 coincides with the start of the more pronounced diversity shift.
The median household income in Brookview Heights ($143,456 in 2022) is higher than the national median income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this is an affluent area. The trend towards increased diversity aligns with broader national trends of suburban diversification, particularly in high-income areas.
Brookview Heights exemplifies a high-income, predominantly white suburban neighborhood that is experiencing a gradual increase in diversity. This transition, coupled with maintained economic prosperity, suggests a growth process that is altering the demographic makeup of the area while preserving its affluent character.
