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Demographic Transition in Hubbard-Richard: From Hispanic 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
Hubbard-Richard, a neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan, currently exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic Plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,798 and a median income of $40,420. The neighborhood is home to the historic Michigan Central Station, which is undergoing renovation by Ford Motor Company.
Over the past decade, Hubbard-Richard has undergone significant demographic changes. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Hispanic Majority, with 61% of the population identifying as Hispanic. By 2022, this had shifted to a Hispanic Plurality (38%), indicating a Transitional Community trend. The neighborhood has moved from Low Diversity in the early 2010s to Moderate Diversity by 2022, marked by increasing representation of Black residents (from 15% in 2013 to 18% in 2022) and White residents (from 23% in 2013 to 32% in 2022). The 'Other' category also grew from negligible in the early 2010s to 9% by 2022.
The demographic shifts in Hubbard-Richard correlate with fluctuations in median income. As the neighborhood transitioned from a Hispanic Majority to a more diverse community, median income showed volatility. It peaked at $40,411 in 2014 when the Hispanic population was still dominant (55%), then declined to a low of $23,290 in 2017 as diversity increased. Recent years have seen a recovery, with median income reaching $40,420 in 2022, coinciding with the establishment of a more balanced racial composition.
The population of Hubbard-Richard has fluctuated, peaking at 2,459 in 2015 and then gradually declining to 1,798 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with the increase in diversity and recent income growth, suggests a possible gentrification process or changing neighborhood dynamics.
The demographic shifts in Hubbard-Richard reflect broader trends in many urban areas across the United States, where historically segregated neighborhoods are becoming more diverse. The increase in the White population percentage, rising from 23% in 2013 to 32% in 2022, coupled with income growth, aligns with patterns of urban revitalization and potential gentrification seen in other cities.
The neighborhood's economic recovery in recent years, with median income rising from a low of $23,290 in 2017 to $40,420 in 2022, outpaces Detroit's overall economic growth. This suggests that Hubbard-Richard may be experiencing more rapid development compared to other parts of the city, possibly due to its proximity to downtown and ongoing renovation projects like the Michigan Central Station.
The transition from a Hispanic Majority to a more diverse community with a Hispanic Plurality diverges from national trends where the Hispanic population is generally growing in many urban areas. This could indicate unique local factors influencing demographic patterns in Hubbard-Richard, such as targeted development initiatives or changes in housing affordability.
Hubbard-Richard exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly Hispanic community to one of Moderate Diversity with improving economic indicators. These changes likely reflect broader urban renewal efforts in Detroit and may herald further transformations in the neighborhood's character and economy in the coming years.
