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Demographic Transition in Milan Neighborhood: From Black to White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Milan, a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a Black Majority community to a White Majority area during this period. As of 2022, Milan's population is 6,122 with a median income of $55,681.
The neighborhood underwent a notable demographic shift over the past decade. In 2013, Milan was categorized as a Black Majority community, with 60% of the population identifying as Black. By 2020, it had transitioned to a White Majority area, maintaining this status through 2022. This change classifies Milan as a Transitional Community.
The Hispanic and Asian populations in Milan have remained relatively stable and small throughout this period. There has been a slight increase in residents identifying as two or more races, growing from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, contributing to the neighborhood's increasing diversity.
The demographic shifts in Milan correlate with significant changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $47,492. It rose to $66,646 by 2021, before settling at $55,681 in 2022. This overall upward trend in income suggests a process of gentrification accompanying the racial demographic changes.
The population of Milan has grown from 5,341 in 2013 to 6,122 in 2022, indicating increased attractiveness of the neighborhood. The changes observed in Milan reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in historic neighborhoods close to city centers.
The transition from a 60% Black majority in 2013 to a 52% White majority in 2022 represents a rapid change compared to national averages. The economic growth in Milan, with median income increasing by about 17% from 2013 to 2022, outpaces the national average for the same period, which was closer to 10-12%.
Milan exemplifies a Transitional Community that has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. These shifts have transformed it from a Black Majority area to a White Majority neighborhood with increasing diversity and rising incomes.
