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Demographic Transition in Saint Stephens-Brockway-Carmen: 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
The Saint Stephens-Brockway-Carmen neighborhood in Saginaw, Michigan, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a slight White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,689 and a median income of $51,177. This area is known for its historical significance in Michigan's automotive industry, having been home to several auto parts manufacturing plants in the past century.
Over the past decade, the Saint Stephens-Brockway-Carmen neighborhood has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the area was categorized as having Low Diversity with a clear White Majority (71% white). By 2022, the neighborhood had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity profile, with the white population decreasing to 53% and the black population increasing from 13% to 36%. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, moving from a predominantly white area to one with a more balanced racial makeup.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown moderate fluctuations over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $49,955, and by 2022 it had increased slightly to $51,177. There was a notable peak in 2021 with a median income of $59,805, suggesting a brief period of economic improvement before a subsequent decline. The population of the neighborhood has also fluctuated, decreasing from 2,041 in 2010 to 1,689 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in the Saint Stephens-Brockway-Carmen neighborhood align with broader trends seen in many Midwest industrial cities. As traditional manufacturing jobs have declined, many of these areas have experienced population loss and demographic changes. The increasing diversity in this neighborhood reflects a pattern seen in many urban areas across the United States, where suburbs and formerly homogeneous neighborhoods are becoming more racially and ethnically diverse.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the peak in median income in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, may be related to the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. This pattern is consistent with national trends that saw temporary income increases due to government stimulus measures, followed by adjustments as these measures were phased out.
The Saint Stephens-Brockway-Carmen neighborhood exemplifies the demographic and economic transitions occurring in many post-industrial American communities. Its evolution from a Low Diversity area to one of Moderate Diversity, coupled with population decline and modest income growth, reflects the complex interplay of social and economic factors shaping urban neighborhoods in the 21st century.
