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Demographic Shifts in Inglesea: From Moderate Diversity to Majority-Minority Status (2013-2022)
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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 Inglesea neighborhood in Burien, Washington, transitioned from a moderately diverse area to a Majority-Minority community between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprised 34%, the Black population 19%, and the White population 28%. The median income in 2022 was $61,422. Inglesea's proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport likely influences its demographic composition and economic opportunities.
Over the past decade, Inglesea experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, it had moderate diversity with a White plurality (39%). By 2022, it became a Majority-Minority community with increased Hispanic, Black, and Asian representation. The Black population grew from 11% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, while the White population declined from 39% to 28%. The Hispanic population remained significant, fluctuating between 31% and 43% throughout the decade. The Asian population maintained a presence of around 5-10%.
Inglesea's median income showed fluctuation with an overall upward trend. It increased from $54,290 in 2013 to $71,663 in 2019, before declining to $61,422 in 2022. The highest median income periods (2018-2020) corresponded with a stable racial composition, where the White population maintained a plurality of 43-45%. The subsequent income decline from 2020 to 2022 aligned with a shift towards Majority-Minority status, marked by increases in Black and Hispanic populations and a decrease in the White population.
The population of Inglesea remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 2,000 and 2,800 residents. This stability in overall population size, combined with significant demographic shifts, suggests that changes are more likely due to migration patterns rather than natural population growth or decline.
Inglesea's demographic evolution mirrors broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The growth in Hispanic and Black populations is consistent with national patterns, particularly in metropolitan areas near major cities like Seattle. The decline in the White population percentage aligns with national demographic shifts, where many traditionally White-majority areas are transitioning to more diverse compositions.
The economic fluctuations in Inglesea, particularly the recent decline in median income, may relate to broader economic challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. However, the area's proximity to Seattle and the international airport likely provides some economic resilience and opportunities for diverse employment sectors.
Inglesea represents a microcosm of America's changing demographic landscape, transitioning from a moderately diverse area with a White plurality to a Majority-Minority community with increased representation from various racial groups. This shift, coupled with economic fluctuations, presents both challenges and opportunities for community cohesion, cultural exchange, and economic development in the coming years.
