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Demographic Transition in Potter-Walsh: From White Plurality to Black Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Potter-Walsh, a neighborhood in Lansing, Michigan, has transformed into a Majority-Minority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,496 and a median income of $34,877. Potter-Walsh is notable for its historic significance in Lansing, with many homes dating back to the early 20th century, reflecting the city's industrial heritage.
Over the past decade, Potter-Walsh has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having Moderate Diversity, with a White Plurality (45%). By 2022, it had transitioned to a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality (43%). This shift represents a Transitional Community, as evidenced by the steady increase in the Black and Hispanic populations over the years.
The Hispanic population has shown consistent growth, increasing from 16% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, further contributing to the neighborhood's diversity. The White population has decreased from 45% in 2013 to 29% in 2022, losing its plurality status.
The demographic shifts in Potter-Walsh correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $26,478 to $34,877, representing a 31.7% growth. This economic improvement coincided with the increase in racial diversity. The population has grown from 2,244 in 2013 to 2,496 in 2022, an 11.2% increase.
The demographic shifts observed in Potter-Walsh align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have been experiencing similar transitions to Majority-Minority status over the past decade. The rate of change in Potter-Walsh appears to be more rapid than the national average, particularly in terms of the decrease in the White population and the increase in the Black and Hispanic populations.
The economic growth in Potter-Walsh, while positive, still leaves the neighborhood with a median income below the national average. This suggests that while progress has been made, there may still be economic challenges to address in the community.
Potter-Walsh has evolved from a moderately diverse neighborhood with a White Plurality to a Majority-Minority community with a Black Plurality over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by economic growth and population increase, indicating a dynamic and changing urban landscape. The neighborhood's transformation reflects broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas, albeit at a potentially accelerated pace.
