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Tri-Court Neighborhood: From High Diversity to 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
The Tri-Court neighborhood in Lincoln, Nebraska, has a population of 4,166 and a median income of $48,644 as of 2022. The neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, Tri-Court was a Majority-Minority community with high diversity. The white population was below 50% during this period, and the Hispanic population ranged from 28% to 38%.
A shift occurred from 2018 onwards. The neighborhood transitioned to a White Majority status. The white population increased from 50% in 2018 to 70% in 2022. Simultaneously, the Hispanic population decreased from 31% in 2018 to 17% in 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. During the high diversity period (2013-2017), the median income increased from $38,315 to $49,974. As the community transitioned to a White Majority, the median income continued to rise, reaching $52,670 in 2019.
The years 2020 and 2021 saw a significant drop in median income to $43,688. This economic downturn coincided with a further increase in the white population percentage. By 2022, as the community solidified its White Majority status, the median income rebounded to $48,644.
The demographic evolution of Tri-Court appears to contrast with national trends. While many urban areas in the United States have been experiencing increasing diversity, Tri-Court has shifted from a highly diverse, Majority-Minority community to a more homogeneous White Majority area.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in 2020-2021, likely reflect the nationwide economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The quick rebound in 2022 suggests a resilient local economy.
Tri-Court presents a case of a Transitional Community, moving from high diversity to lower diversity over the past decade. This shift, coupled with the area's economic resilience, raises questions about the interplay between racial demographics, economic factors, and community development in small urban neighborhoods.
