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Demographic Transition in North Bottoms: From White Majority to Increasing Racial 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
The North Bottoms neighborhood in Lincoln, Nebraska is a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,348 and a median income of $30,943. This area is one of Lincoln's oldest neighborhoods, originally settled by German-Russian immigrants in the late 19th century.
Over the past decade, the North Bottoms neighborhood has transitioned from a Low Diversity community to one with Moderate Diversity. In 2013, 85% of the population identified as white. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 68%, indicating a shift towards greater diversity.
The neighborhood has maintained its status as a White Majority community throughout the observed period. The percentage of Black residents increased from 5% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, while the Hispanic population grew from 5% to 9%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 7% over the same period.
The demographic shifts in North Bottoms correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $24,030 to $30,943, a rise of about 29%. This economic improvement coincides with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood.
The population has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 3,927 in 2018 before declining to 3,348 in 2022. This recent population decrease, coupled with the continuing diversification, may indicate changing neighborhood dynamics.
The trends observed in North Bottoms align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in the multi-racial population reflects a national trend, as the 2020 U.S. Census reported a significant increase in people identifying as two or more races.
The economic growth in North Bottoms places the neighborhood below the median household income for Lincoln, which was approximately $59,000 in 2021. This suggests that while the area is experiencing positive change, it may still face economic challenges compared to the broader city.
The North Bottoms neighborhood is undergoing a demographic transition, moving from a low diversity to a moderately diverse community while maintaining its White Majority status. This shift is accompanied by modest economic growth, potentially reflecting the changing composition of the neighborhood.
