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Racial Composition and Income Changes in Skinker-DeBaliviere Neighborhood, St. Louis (2013-2022)
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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 Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, is a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 6,813 and a median income of $91,200. Skinker-DeBaliviere is located near Washington University in St. Louis.
Over the past decade, Skinker-DeBaliviere has experienced changes in its racial composition. In 2013, it was a White Majority community with moderate diversity. By 2017, it became a Moderate Diversity area with no clear racial majority, as the white population decreased to 50% and the black population increased to 34%. By 2020, the neighborhood returned to a White Majority status, which it has maintained through 2022.
The black population decreased from 27% in 2013 to 18% in 2022, while the Asian population increased from 8% to 16% during the same period. This trend suggests a Transitional Community status, with increasing Asian representation and decreasing black representation.
The demographic shifts in Skinker-DeBaliviere correlate with changes in median income. As the neighborhood returned to a White Majority status and saw an increase in its Asian population, the median income increased. From $47,832 in 2013, it rose to $105,766 in 2021, before decreasing to $91,200 in 2022. This increase in median income suggests gentrification and an influx of higher-income residents.
The population grew from 5,774 in 2013 to 6,813 in 2022, indicating the area's increasing attractiveness to new residents. This growth, combined with the rising median income, points to economic development in the neighborhood.
The changes observed in Skinker-DeBaliviere reflect trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly those near universities. The increase in Asian population and median income is consistent with national trends of growing Asian representation in higher education and high-skilled professions. The decrease in the black population percentage, while the overall population grew, suggests potential displacement due to rising costs of living.
The median income growth in Skinker-DeBaliviere outpaces national averages, which increased from about $52,000 in 2013 to $70,000 in 2021. This suggests that the neighborhood is experiencing more rapid economic growth than the nation as a whole.
Skinker-DeBaliviere has evolved from a moderately diverse neighborhood to a more affluent, White Majority area with a growing Asian population. These changes have been accompanied by economic growth, potentially driven by its proximity to Washington University and broader urban development trends. This transformation has brought increased prosperity to the area, but also raises questions about affordability and potential demographic displacement.
