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Demographic Transition in Lind-Bohanon: 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
Lind-Bohanon, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity demographic profile with a White Plurality. As of 2022, the white population comprises 40% of the neighborhood, followed by Black residents at 25% and Hispanic residents at 15%. The median income in 2022 was $53,364, slightly below the 2021 figure. Lind-Bohanon is located near the Mississippi River.
Over the past decade, Lind-Bohanon has transformed from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality. In 2013, the white population constituted 43% of residents. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 40%, while other racial groups increased. The Hispanic population grew from 7% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, indicating that Lind-Bohanon is becoming a Transitional Community. The Black population has remained relatively stable between 23% and 29% over the decade. The Asian population has maintained a consistent presence of 11-14% throughout the period.
The median income in Lind-Bohanon has shown volatility over the past decade. It started at $55,425 in 2013, decreased to $51,102 in 2018, increased to $58,347 in 2021, and then decreased to $53,364 in 2022. The periods of lower median income (2014-2018) coincided with a slight increase in the Black population percentage and a decrease in the white population percentage. The subsequent income recovery in 2019-2021 occurred alongside a stabilization of these racial percentages.
The demographic shifts in Lind-Bohanon align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have seen growth in Hispanic populations and a relative decrease in white population percentages over the past decade. The economic fluctuations in Lind-Bohanon may reflect wider economic trends, such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The neighborhood's median income has generally remained lower than the national median, which was around $67,521 in 2020.
The transition towards greater diversity in Lind-Bohanon is likely part of a larger pattern of demographic change in Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities. This shift can influence local businesses, schools, and community services as they adapt to serve a more diverse population. Lind-Bohanon's evolution over the past decade reflects a microcosm of broader urban demographic trends, showcasing increasing diversity and the economic dynamics that accompany such changes.
The neighborhood's transition from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity community with a growing Hispanic population highlights the ongoing demographic shifts occurring in many American urban areas. These changes present both opportunities and challenges for the community as it continues to evolve.
