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Demographic Stability and Economic Growth in Southwest Detroit's Hispanic Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Southwest Detroit is categorized as a "Racial Majority" neighborhood, with a Hispanic population of 73% as of 2022. This area has maintained its strong Hispanic character over the past decade. The neighborhood's median income was $37,391 in 2022.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Southwest Detroit has consistently fallen under the "Racial Majority" category, with the Hispanic population consistently above 70%. The Hispanic population peaked at 75% in 2014, then gradually decreased to 69% in 2021 before rising again to 73% in 2022. The Black population increased from 8% in 2013 to 13% in 2021, then decreased to 10% in 2022. The White population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 15-18% throughout the decade.
The median income in Southwest Detroit has shown a general upward trend. In 2013, it was $23,841. By 2017, it increased to $31,160, representing a 30.7% increase from 2013. In 2021, it reached $39,669, a 66.4% increase from 2013. In 2022, there was a slight decrease to $37,391, which is still 56.8% higher than 2013.
The income growth correlates with the slight diversification of the neighborhood. However, the population has decreased from 16,118 in 2013 to 13,400 in 2022, indicating that while incomes have risen, the neighborhood may be experiencing some outmigration.
Southwest Detroit's demographic stability as a Hispanic-majority area is notable in the context of Detroit's overall demographic changes. The income growth in Southwest Detroit, while positive, still leaves the neighborhood below the median household income for Detroit as a whole, which was approximately $32,498 in 2021.
The population decline in Southwest Detroit mirrors broader trends in Detroit, which has seen overall population loss over the past decade. However, the maintenance of a strong Hispanic majority in Southwest Detroit contrasts with some other neighborhoods that have experienced more dramatic demographic shifts.
Southwest Detroit presents a picture of a stable "Racial Majority" community with gradual economic improvements and subtle demographic shifts. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its Hispanic cultural identity while experiencing some economic growth and slight diversification speaks to its resilience and the strong community ties that characterize this part of Detroit.
