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Harbor View, Washington: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Increasing White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Harbor View, a neighborhood in Port Angeles, Washington, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 776 and a median income of $56,580. Harbor View is located on the Olympic Peninsula, known for its proximity to Olympic National Park.
Over the past decade, Harbor View has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population percentage has increased from 80% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population showed variability, peaking at 20% in 2016 and 2019, but decreasing to 1% by 2022. The 'Two or More Races' category has seen a gradual increase from 4% in 2013 to 9% in 2022.
The median income in Harbor View has shown overall growth but with fluctuations. From 2013 to 2019, there was an upward trend in median income, rising from $47,946 to $58,740. There was a drop in 2021 to $50,913, followed by a rebound to $56,580 in 2022.
The population of Harbor View has fluctuated. It peaked at 1,070 in 2012 and has generally declined since then, reaching 776 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with the increase in the white majority percentage, suggests a possible out-migration of minority groups, particularly Hispanic residents.
The trend of increasing racial homogeneity in Harbor View contrasts with many urban areas across the U.S., which have typically been becoming more diverse over the past decade. The median income growth, despite fluctuations, generally aligns with national trends of economic recovery post-2008 recession and pre-pandemic growth. The sharp decrease in the Hispanic population between 2019 and 2022 is notable. The population decline in Harbor View goes against the trend of many urban areas experiencing growth.
Harbor View presents a case of a community that has become less diverse over time, maintaining its Low Diversity status with an increasing White Majority. While its median income has generally improved, the declining population suggests challenges in retaining residents, particularly from minority groups. These trends may have implications for the local economy, community services, and social dynamics in the years to come.
