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Demographic Shifts in Tyee Park: Analysis of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tyee Park, a neighborhood in Lakewood, Washington, currently presents as a Moderate Diversity community with a White Plurality. As of 2022, the white population comprises 47% of the neighborhood, with significant representations from Hispanic (18%), Pacific Islander (10%), and Black (10%) communities. The median income in 2022 was $52,789, reflecting a moderate economic status. Tyee Park is known for its proximity to American Lake.
Over the past decade, Tyee Park has undergone a notable transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood could be categorized as a Majority-Minority community, with whites making up only 39% of the population. By 2022, while still diverse, the white population increased to 47%, shifting the neighborhood to a Moderate Diversity classification with a White Plurality. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, hovering around 20-24% throughout the decade. There has been a significant increase in the Pacific Islander population, growing from 3% in 2013 to 10% in 2022, indicating a Transitional Community trend for this group.
The Asian population has decreased from 11% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, while the Black population has remained relatively stable around 12-15%. The increase in residents identifying as two or more races (from 7% to 10%) suggests a trend towards greater racial intermixing and complexity in racial identities. The median income has shown considerable fluctuation over the decade. Starting at $43,342 in 2013, it reached a peak of $64,840 in 2021 before declining to $52,789 in 2022. This volatility in income levels could be related to the changing demographic composition, potentially reflecting shifts in employment opportunities or economic sectors dominant in the area.
The population of Tyee Park has also fluctuated, decreasing from 7,644 in 2010 to a low of 6,322 in 2020, before rebounding to 7,790 in 2022. This recent population growth coincides with the increase in median income, suggesting a possible influx of higher-income residents, which may be contributing to the demographic shifts observed.
The demographic changes in Tyee Park reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in the Pacific Islander population is particularly notable and may be unique to this region, possibly due to its proximity to the Pacific coast and existing Pacific Islander communities in the area. The fluctuations in median income, especially the sharp increase in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, could be related to broader economic trends such as the COVID-19 pandemic's impact and subsequent recovery efforts. The recent population growth despite these economic fluctuations suggests that Tyee Park may be becoming an increasingly attractive residential area, possibly due to its proximity to natural amenities like American Lake or its relative affordability compared to nearby urban centers.
Tyee Park exemplifies a dynamic suburban neighborhood undergoing significant demographic and economic changes. Its evolution from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality, coupled with notable economic fluctuations, paints a picture of a neighborhood in transition, likely influenced by both local factors and broader regional and national trends.
