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McClellan Heights: A Study of Racial Composition and Low Diversity in an Iowa Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
McClellan Heights in Davenport, Iowa, is characterized as a neighborhood with low diversity, having a White majority comprising 93% of the population as of 2022. The area has maintained a stable demographic composition over the past decade. The neighborhood's median income reached $86,680 in 2022, indicating economic growth. McClellan Heights is known for its historic homes and tree-lined streets, offering suburban tranquility with proximity to urban amenities.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), McClellan Heights has consistently fallen under the low diversity category, with the White population maintaining a significant majority (over 75%). Minor fluctuations in racial composition have occurred but have not substantially shifted the neighborhood's diversity category. The Hispanic population showed a slight increase from 4% in 2013 to 6% in 2018, before returning to 3% by 2022. The "Two or More Races" category temporarily increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2017-2018, before decreasing back to 1% by 2022.
The median income in McClellan Heights has shown an upward trend, increasing from $77,701 in 2013 to $86,680 in 2022, representing an 11.6% growth over the decade. This economic growth has occurred alongside the maintenance of the neighborhood's demographic composition. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 3,500 and 3,800 residents over the decade.
The demographic stability of McClellan Heights contrasts with national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The neighborhood's resistance to significant demographic change, coupled with its economic growth, suggests it may be a desirable enclave for established residents. The median income growth in McClellan Heights outpaces the national average, which saw about a 7% increase in median household income from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation).
The low diversity and high median income of McClellan Heights suggest it may be less affected by broader trends of increasing urban diversity and income inequality seen in many U.S. cities. This stability could be attractive to some residents but might also raise questions about accessibility and inclusivity in the local housing market.
McClellan Heights presents a picture of demographic stability and economic growth, maintaining its status as a predominantly White, affluent neighborhood over the past decade. This stability highlights the neighborhood's resistance to the diversification trends observed in many other American communities.
