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Demographic Stability and Economic Growth in Duluth Heights: A Study of Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Duluth Heights, a neighborhood in Duluth, Minnesota, exhibits low diversity with a predominantly white population. As of 2022, the neighborhood has 12,445 residents and a median income of $75,165. The area is classified as "Low Diversity" with 90% of the population identifying as white. Duluth Heights is characterized by its views of Lake Superior and proximity to outdoor recreational areas.
Over the past decade, Duluth Heights has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, comprising between 86% and 91% of the total population from 2013 to 2022. Minor shifts have occurred in other racial categories. The Black population fluctuated between 2% and 4%, the Asian population remained stable at around 2%, the Hispanic population varied between 1% and 3%, and individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 2% to 3%.
The median income in Duluth Heights has shown an upward trend over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $59,976 to $75,165, representing a 25.3% increase. The most significant increase occurred between 2019 and 2021, with the median income rising from $71,085 to $78,122. A slight decrease in median income occurred from 2021 to 2022, dropping from $78,122 to $75,165.
The overall increase in median income correlates with the stability of the racial composition, suggesting economic growth within the predominantly white community. The slight increase in diversity has not significantly impacted the neighborhood's economic trajectory.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 12,220 and 12,965 over the decade. This stability in population, combined with increasing median income, indicates a mature, established community with limited influx of new residents from diverse backgrounds.
Duluth Heights' demographic stability contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The neighborhood's slow pace of diversification and steady economic growth may reflect specific local factors, such as its location in a less diverse region of Minnesota, potential appeal to retirees or professionals seeking a stable, nature-oriented community, and limited economic or housing opportunities that might attract a more diverse population.
Duluth Heights presents a stable, predominantly white community with steady economic growth. While there are subtle signs of increasing diversity, the changes are minimal compared to national trends. The neighborhood's economic prosperity appears closely tied to its demographic stability, suggesting a community that has maintained its current character while experiencing modest economic gains.
