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Demographic Transition in New Vision: From Black Majority to High Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The New Vision neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa, exhibits a high diversity demographic profile as of 2022. No racial group comprises more than 40% of the population. Black residents make up 34%, Asian 24%, Hispanic 20%, and White 19%. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $31,413, indicating a moderate-income community.
Over the past decade, New Vision has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Black majority with 55% of the population. By 2017, it transitioned to a majority-minority status, with no single group constituting a majority. The 2022 data shows a high diversity classification.
The demographic shift was characterized by a decrease in the Black population share from 55% in 2013 to 34% in 2022, an increase in the Asian population from 6% to 24%, growth in the Hispanic community from 13% to 20%, and relative stability in the White population, fluctuating between 18% and 34% over the decade.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory has been volatile. Median income rose from $27,755 in 2013 to a peak of $44,719 in 2018, coinciding with the transition to a more diverse community. There was a decline to $18,285 in 2021, followed by a rebound to $31,413 in 2022. The population decreased from 1,242 in 2013 to 1,004 in 2022.
The correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income from 2013 to 2018 suggests that the influx of new residents may have brought economic opportunities or reflected broader economic improvements in the area. The subsequent decline in income and population might indicate challenges in sustaining this economic growth or external factors affecting the community.
The demographic shifts in New Vision reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly the growth of Asian and Hispanic populations. The extent and rapidity of change in this neighborhood are notable for a Midwestern city. The economic volatility experienced by New Vision may be more pronounced than national averages, suggesting local factors at play.
The neighborhood's transition from a Black Majority to High Diversity status within a decade is striking and may offer insights into the challenges and opportunities of rapid demographic change in urban America. This transition likely brings both cultural enrichment and potential community cohesion challenges for local policymakers and community leaders to address.
New Vision exemplifies a transitional community with significant changes in racial makeup over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by economic fluctuations, highlighting the complex interplay between demographic diversity and economic well-being in evolving urban neighborhoods.
