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Demographic Transition in Kalivas Union: From White Majority to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Kalivas Union neighborhood in Manchester, New Hampshire, has undergone a significant demographic transition from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Majority with 56% of the population identifying as White. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 41%, no longer constituting a majority. The Hispanic population increased from 20% in 2013 to 38% in 2022, becoming the largest ethnic group in the neighborhood. This shift categorizes Kalivas Union as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality.
The neighborhood has evolved from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. By 2022, three racial groups (White, Hispanic, and Asian) each represented over 10% of the population. This transition aligns with the definition of a Transitional Community, as evidenced by the consistent increase in Hispanic representation and the growing presence of individuals identifying as two or more races.
The demographic shifts in Kalivas Union correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, median income rose from $29,649 to $42,212, coinciding with a gradual increase in racial diversity. However, from 2020 to 2022, median income declined to $35,314, corresponding with the acceleration of demographic changes, particularly the rapid growth of the Hispanic population and the decline of the White majority.
The population of Kalivas Union has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. The most recent data shows a population of 6,971 in 2022, slightly higher than the 6,732 recorded in 2013. This stability in population size, combined with significant demographic shifts, suggests that the changes are primarily due to migration patterns rather than natural population growth.
The demographic changes observed in Kalivas Union reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many cities across the United States have experienced similar transitions from White Majority to Majority-Minority status over the past decade. The rapid pace of change in Kalivas Union, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, is noteworthy.
The economic fluctuations, especially the recent decline in median income, may be indicative of challenges faced by transitional communities. As neighborhoods undergo significant demographic shifts, there can be temporary economic instability as the local economy adjusts to changing workforce demographics and potential shifts in local businesses and services.
Kalivas Union exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a White Majority, Low Diversity area to a Majority-Minority, Moderately Diverse community with a growing Hispanic influence. These changes present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, economic development, and local governance as the neighborhood continues to evolve.
