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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Church Row Historic neighborhood in Waterloo, Iowa, has undergone a significant demographic transformation from 2013 to 2022. Initially a white majority area, it has transitioned to a diverse community with no racial majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 49%, with substantial Black (28%) and Hispanic (14%) populations. The median income in 2022 was $40,761, indicating a working-class community. Church Row Historic is notable for its well-preserved late 19th and early 20th-century homes.
The neighborhood has experienced a marked shift in racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, the white population represented 70% of residents, but by 2022 this had decreased to 49%. Concurrently, the Black population increased from 11% to 28%, and the Hispanic population grew from 5% to 14%. The Asian population saw significant fluctuation, rising from 2% in 2013 to 11% in 2019, before declining to 3% in 2022. These changes indicate a transition from low to moderate diversity, approaching high diversity status.
The demographic shifts have occurred alongside modest economic growth. The median income increased from $32,432 in 2013 to $40,761 in 2022, representing a 25.6% increase over nine years. The population has remained relatively stable, growing slightly from 6,285 in 2013 to 6,451 in 2022. The increasing diversity correlates with a gradual improvement in median income, suggesting that demographic changes may be linked to economic opportunities attracting a more diverse population.
The demographic shifts in Church Row Historic reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the rate of change in this neighborhood appears to be more rapid than national averages. The significant growth in the Black and Hispanic populations suggests that Waterloo may be experiencing changes in its economic structure or becoming a destination for diverse communities seeking affordable housing and employment opportunities.
The modest income growth, while positive, lags behind national averages for the same period, indicating that while the neighborhood is diversifying, it may face challenges in terms of economic development and upward mobility for its residents.
Church Row Historic exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly white, working-class area to a diverse, multicultural community. This transformation brings both opportunities and challenges, potentially requiring targeted community development initiatives to ensure that increased diversity is accompanied by economic prosperity for all residents.