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Summit-University Neighborhood: Moderate Diversity with Significant Black and White Populations
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Summit-University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is classified as a Moderate Diversity neighborhood with a Black plurality of 36% and a White population of 47% in 2022. The area has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $48,677 in 2013 to $60,724 in 2022. This neighborhood includes part of the Rondo community, historically significant as the center of St. Paul's African American community before the construction of Interstate 94 in the 1960s.
Summit-University has maintained its Moderate Diversity status from 2013 to 2022. The Black population decreased from 39% to 36%, while the White population increased from 44% to 47%. The Asian population remained between 6-9%, the Hispanic population decreased from 5% to 3%, and the population identifying as two or more races increased from 3% to 6%. These changes indicate a gradual shift towards increased diversity within the Moderate Diversity category.
The median income in Summit-University increased by 24.7% over nine years, correlating with the slight increase in the White population percentage. The population grew modestly from 16,268 in 2013 to 17,391 in 2022, a 6.9% increase. This suggests the neighborhood is becoming more affluent without experiencing rapid population growth or displacement.
The demographic shifts in Summit-University reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The persistence of a significant Black population, despite slight decreases, may be attributed to the neighborhood's historical importance to the African American community in St. Paul.
The economic growth in Summit-University outpaces the national median household income growth, which increased by about 19% from 2013 to 2022. This above-average growth could indicate targeted urban renewal efforts or the neighborhood's increasing attractiveness to more affluent residents.
The stability of the Asian population and the slight decrease in the Hispanic population contrast with national trends, where these groups have generally seen increases in urban areas. This suggests that Summit-University has unique factors influencing its demographic composition, possibly related to its history and local community dynamics.
Summit-University demonstrates a gradual evolution towards increased diversity and economic prosperity while maintaining its core character as a historically significant, moderately diverse neighborhood. The challenge moving forward will be to balance this economic growth with preserving the area's cultural heritage and ensuring equitable development for all residents.
