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Demographic Transition in Eliot View: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Eliot View neighborhood in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has undergone significant demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. Initially categorized as a low diversity area with a strong white majority, it has transitioned to a moderately diverse community. The white population decreased from 74% in 2013 to 63% in 2022, while Hispanic and Asian populations increased to 10% and 6% respectively. This shift indicates a trend towards a more diverse community composition.
The most notable change occurred between 2020 and 2022, with the white population decreasing from 82% to 63%. This rapid change suggests Eliot View may be classified as a transitional community in recent years. The demographic shifts have coincided with substantial economic growth, as evidenced by the increase in median income from $90,980 in 2013 to $120,633 in 2022, representing a 32.6% increase.
Despite these changes, the overall population has remained relatively stable, with 790 residents in 2013 and 748 in 2022. This stability, combined with rising incomes and increasing diversity, may indicate a gradual replacement of longtime residents with new, diverse, high-income households.
The trends observed in Eliot View align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those close to major metropolitan centers. The substantial income growth in this neighborhood outpaces national averages, suggesting that Eliot View may be part of a trend of affluent suburbs becoming more diverse while maintaining or increasing their economic status.
The rapid diversification between 2020 and 2022 is particularly noteworthy and may reflect broader societal shifts accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as increased remote work opportunities allowing for greater residential mobility among high-earning professionals.
Eliot View presents a case study of a neighborhood in transition. It demonstrates how increasing diversity can coincide with economic prosperity. As this transitional community continues to evolve, it will be important to observe how these demographic and economic trends shape the neighborhood's character and community dynamics in the coming years.
