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Demographic Shifts in Marquette Park: From White Majority to Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Marquette Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin, presents as a predominantly White Majority neighborhood with Low Diversity. The white population constitutes 74% of the residents in 2022. The area is showing signs of becoming a Transitional Community, with increasing representation from Hispanic and multiracial populations. The neighborhood's median income of $53,347 in 2022 is below the national median, suggesting a working-class to middle-class economic profile. Marquette Park is located near Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.
Over the past decade, Marquette Park has undergone a gradual transition from a highly homogeneous White Majority area with Low Diversity to a community showing early signs of increased racial diversity. In 2013, the white population comprised 88% of residents. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 74%, still maintaining a White Majority but approaching the threshold for Moderate Diversity.
The Hispanic population grew from 2% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, and residents identifying as two or more races increased from 3% to 7% over the same period. This trend suggests the neighborhood is becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity, though still not meeting the criteria for High Diversity or Majority-Minority status.
The demographic shifts in Marquette Park have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income rose from $50,029 to $53,347, an increase of about 6.6%. This growth was not linear, with the highest median income recorded in 2021 at $61,971, followed by a drop in 2022.
The gradual increase in diversity coincides with periods of both economic growth and decline. The increase in Hispanic population between 2021 and 2022 (from 8% to 14%) occurred during a period of declining median income, which could suggest an influx of working-class Hispanic families or individuals seeking affordable housing options.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 1,900 and 2,200 residents, indicating that demographic changes are likely due to both in-migration of diverse populations and out-migration of some white residents, rather than significant overall population growth.
The demographic shifts in Marquette Park reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The pace of change in this neighborhood appears to be slower than in many urban areas across the United States. The persistence of a strong White Majority (74% in 2022) is higher than the national average, which was around 60% white in 2020.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the drop in median income from 2021 to 2022, may be related to broader economic challenges faced by many communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The median income in Marquette Park remains below the national median, suggesting that while the neighborhood is experiencing demographic changes, it has not seen the kind of gentrification or rapid economic growth observed in some diversifying urban areas.
Marquette Park is showing signs of transitioning from a Low Diversity, White Majority area to a more diverse community, at a gradual pace. The economic indicators suggest a working-class neighborhood experiencing modest income growth over the decade, with recent challenges potentially linked to broader economic trends. As the community continues to diversify, it will be important to monitor how these changes affect local economic opportunities, community cohesion, and the character of the neighborhood in relation to its proximity to major local attractions like Lambeau Field.
