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Demographic Stability and Economic Fluctuations in Hamilton Heights: A Predominantly African American Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hamilton Heights, a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity with a Black Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population is 3,073, with a median income of $22,266. The area is predominantly African American, maintaining a consistent majority over the past decade despite minor fluctuations.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Hamilton Heights has consistently been categorized as Low Diversity with a Black Majority. The African American population has remained above 95% for the entire period, reaching 99% in 2013. This stability in racial composition is uncommon in urban areas, which often experience more significant demographic shifts over a decade.
There are subtle signs of gradual diversification. The white population increased from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 2% between 2013 and 2022. While these changes are minor, they could potentially indicate the beginning of a slow transition towards slightly increased diversity in the future.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic changes correlating with its subtle demographic shifts. Median income rose from $14,500 in 2013 to $24,808 in 2020, an increase of over 70%. However, there was a slight decrease in median income to $22,266 by 2022. The population decreased from 3,461 in 2013 to 3,073 in 2022, a decline of about 11%. These economic trends suggest that while the neighborhood has seen overall income growth, it has also experienced some population loss.
The trends in Hamilton Heights are noteworthy in several ways. The extreme racial homogeneity and its persistence over a decade is unusual for urban neighborhoods. The significant income growth, despite population decline, suggests a complex economic scenario. The recent slight decrease in median income (2020-2022) might reflect broader economic challenges.
Hamilton Heights presents a case of a highly stable racial composition coupled with notable economic fluctuations. While it remains categorized as Low Diversity with a Black Majority, the subtle increases in other racial groups and the significant income changes suggest that the neighborhood may be on the cusp of more substantial demographic and economic shifts in the coming years.
