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Demographic Shifts in Seahurst: From Majority-Minority to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Seahurst, a neighborhood in Burien, Washington, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2022, the white population comprises 56% of the total, with Hispanic residents at 21% and multiracial individuals at 12%. This represents a shift from the neighborhood's demographics in 2013, when it was categorized as a Majority-Minority community. The median income in Seahurst has increased from $56,476 in 2013 to $94,864 in 2022, indicating economic growth.
The demographic evolution of Seahurst can be categorized into three periods. From 2013 to 2016, the community exhibited moderate diversity, with white and Hispanic populations each comprising over 35% of the total. Between 2017 and 2021, Seahurst transitioned to a White Majority status as the white population exceeded 50% and the Hispanic population declined. In 2022, the neighborhood maintained its White Majority status while experiencing increased representation from other groups, particularly those identifying as two or more races.
The economic trends in Seahurst correlate with its demographic shifts. Between 2013 and 2017, there was a rapid income growth of 61.7%, coinciding with the transition from Majority-Minority to White Majority status. From 2018 to 2022, income growth continued at a slower pace with some fluctuations as the community stabilized as a White Majority area. The increasing median income suggests that gentrification may have influenced the demographic changes, potentially displacing some Hispanic residents and attracting more affluent white residents.
Seahurst's demographic evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although the shift towards a White Majority contrasts with many urban and suburban trends where minority populations are growing. The income growth in Seahurst exceeds national averages, indicating that localized factors such as changes in the local job market or housing developments may be influencing these trends.
The multiracial population in Seahurst has grown significantly, from 1% in 2018 to 12% in 2022. This increase aligns with national trends of increasing multiracial identification, particularly among younger generations. The rapid growth may indicate changing self-identification patterns and in-migration of multiracial families.
Seahurst has transformed from a diverse, Majority-Minority community to a more affluent White Majority area with increasing multiracial representation over the past decade. These changes likely result from complex interactions between economic growth, potential gentrification, and shifting patterns of racial self-identification. This transformation presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and equity in the future.
