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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Graceland West, a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, is characterized as a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 73% of the neighborhood, with Hispanic (12%) and Asian (9%) populations forming significant minorities. The median income of $95,995 in 2022 indicates an upper-middle-class community. Graceland West is known for its historic character, tree-lined streets, and proximity to Wrigley Field.
Over the past decade, Graceland West has experienced a subtle transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population at 76%. By 2022, it had shifted to a White Majority with Moderate Diversity. This change is attributed to a decreasing white population (from 76% in 2013 to 73% in 2022), an increasing Asian population (from 1% in 2013 to 9% in 2022), and a fluctuating Hispanic population (ranging between 8-13% over the decade). The neighborhood shows signs of becoming a Transitional Community, particularly with the consistent growth in the Asian population and the "Two or More Races" category (from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022).
The demographic shifts correlate with economic trends. The median income shows an overall increase from $101,081 in 2013 to $95,995 in 2022, with a peak of $111,422 in 2015. The neighborhood has seen a general increase in population from 3,164 in 2013 to 3,737 in 2022. The rising Asian population coincides with periods of higher median income, potentially indicating the influx of high-skilled professionals. The slight decrease in median income from its peak, coupled with increased diversity, might suggest a broader range of socioeconomic backgrounds entering the neighborhood.
Graceland West's demographic shifts align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. These include increasing diversity in traditionally white-majority neighborhoods, growth in Asian populations in high-income urban areas, often associated with tech and professional sectors, and the trend towards more mixed-race identifications. Compared to national trends, Graceland West's median income remains significantly above the U.S. median household income, indicating its status as an affluent urban neighborhood. The neighborhood's demographic changes are more gradual compared to rapid gentrification seen in some other urban areas, suggesting a more stable and controlled transition.
Graceland West represents a microcosm of broader urban demographic shifts, balancing between maintaining its traditional character and adapting to increasing diversity and economic changes. The neighborhood's evolution reflects the complex interplay between racial demographics, economic factors, and the unique attributes of urban communities in major American cities.