Neighborhood Change in Metropolitan America, 1990 to 2010

Using k-means cluster analysis and discriminant analysis, this study systematically examines the trajectories of neighborhood change at the census tract level between 1990 and 2010 for all metropolitan and micropolitan areas of the United States. Seven types of neighborhoods are identified using a v...

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Published in:Urban affairs review (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) Calif.), 2014-07, Vol.50 (4), p.459-489
Main Authors: Wei, Fang, Knox, Paul L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American history
Categories
Census
Censuses
Cluster Analysis
Clusters
Discriminant Analysis
Discrimination
Inequalities
Inequality
Metropolitan areas
Neighborhood Change
Neighborhoods
Neighbourhoods
Polarization
Policy Making
Residence
Residents
Services
Social change
Statistical tests
U.S.A
United States of America
Upgrading
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Summary:Using k-means cluster analysis and discriminant analysis, this study systematically examines the trajectories of neighborhood change at the census tract level between 1990 and 2010 for all metropolitan and micropolitan areas of the United States. Seven types of neighborhoods are identified using a visualization technique of clustergram and other statistical tests. A sequence of neighborhood change has been identified. This research reveals the primarily stable nature of neighborhoods and the polarization of inequality in neighborhoods. Understanding changes that are not within the category of either downgrading or upgrading is very important for policy makers and practitioners in providing appropriate local services, support, or opportunities for the residents.
ISSN:1078-0874
1552-8332
DOI:10.1177/1078087413501640