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East Calhoun Neighborhood: A Study of Racial Demographics and Gradual Diversification
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Calhoun, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is classified as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,330 and a median income of $95,745. East Calhoun is situated near Lake Calhoun, now officially named Bde Maka Ska.
Over the past decade, East Calhoun has maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents has decreased from 92% in 2013 to 86% in 2022. The most significant change is the increase in residents identifying as two or more races, rising from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. Black and Hispanic populations have shown small increases, with the Black population rising from 1% to 3% and the Hispanic population from 1% to 2% between 2013 and 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in median income over the past decade. Median income rose from $78,650 in 2013 to a peak of $126,242 in 2019, before declining to $95,745 in 2022. The period of highest income (2018-2019) coincided with a slight increase in diversity, particularly in Asian and Black populations. Despite income fluctuations, the population has remained relatively stable, ranging from 2,300 to 2,700 residents throughout the decade.
East Calhoun's demographic trends can be contextualized within broader patterns. While the U.S. as a whole is becoming more diverse, East Calhoun's changes are more gradual, maintaining its predominantly white character longer than many urban neighborhoods. The neighborhood's median income, even after recent declines, remains significantly above the national median (which was around $70,000 in 2021), indicating it's an affluent area. East Calhoun's slow diversification contrasts with more rapid demographic changes in other parts of Minneapolis, which has been experiencing increased diversity citywide.
East Calhoun presents a picture of a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood experiencing gradual diversification. While it remains categorized as Low Diversity, the increasing proportion of multiracial residents and small gains in minority populations suggest a slow transition towards greater diversity. This change, coupled with high but fluctuating incomes, may indicate the beginning of a longer-term transformation in the neighborhood's demographic and economic character.
