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Demographic Transition in Eastpointe, Michigan: From White to Black Majority (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Eastpointe, Michigan, experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. By 2022, Eastpointe became a "Majority-Minority" community, with Black residents comprising 53% of the population. This represents a notable shift from the city's demographic composition a decade earlier.
The demographic transition in Eastpointe occurred in stages. In 2013, Eastpointe was a "White Majority" community with white residents making up 55% of the population. From 2013 to 2015, it transitioned to "Moderate Diversity." Between 2016 and 2017, it became a "Black Plurality" community. From 2018 to 2022, it evolved into a "Majority-Minority" community. This transition was primarily driven by an increase in the Black population from 37% in 2013 to 53% in 2022, while the white population decreased from 55% to 39% during the same period.
The median income in Eastpointe increased from $45,232 in 2013 to $50,071 in 2022, representing a 10.7% growth over the decade. This growth was not consistent, with fluctuations observed throughout the years. A significant increase in median income occurred between 2020 and 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022.
Eastpointe's population remained relatively stable from 2013 to 2019, averaging around 32,500 residents. A noticeable increase occurred between 2019 and 2021, with the population rising to 34,148 in 2021, before slightly declining to 34,087 in 2022.
The demographic shift in Eastpointe aligns with broader trends observed in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, characterized by increasing diversity and changing racial compositions. The modest income growth may indicate economic challenges in the area.
Based on observed trends, Eastpointe is likely to continue as a "Majority-Minority" community in the near future. The Black population may continue to increase, potentially approaching or surpassing 55%, which would transition the city back into a "Racial Majority" category, but with Black residents as the majority group. The city may face economic development challenges if the trend of modest income growth continues. However, recent population growth could potentially attract new businesses and investments, potentially improving economic prospects.
The increasing racial diversity, particularly the growth in residents identifying as two or more races (from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022), suggests Eastpointe might be moving towards a "Transitional Community" status. This could lead to further diversification and potentially transition the city into a "High Diversity" category in the longer term, if current trends in the growth of minority populations continue.
