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Aboite Lake Estates: A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Aboite Lake Estates, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, exhibits a Low Diversity racial composition with a White Majority. As of 2022, the community has a population of 333 and a median income of $80,963. This suburban enclave is known for its lakeside living and proximity to Fort Wayne's expanding southwest corridor.
Over the past decade, Aboite Lake Estates has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. In 2013, the neighborhood was 91% white. This percentage increased to 98% by 2016 and remained stable until 2020 when it reached 100%. There was a slight decrease to 96% white in 2022, with a small Hispanic population (4%) emerging. This trend suggests a historically homogeneous community that has only recently begun to show minimal signs of diversification. The neighborhood has not transitioned between diversity categories, remaining in the Low Diversity classification throughout the observed period.
The median income in Aboite Lake Estates has fluctuated over the years but generally remained high. In 2013, the median income was $85,945, which declined to $78,065 by 2015. It then rebounded, reaching $84,647 in 2018 before settling at $80,963 in 2022. These figures consistently place the neighborhood above the national median income. The population has shown modest growth, from 293 in 2010 to 333 in 2022, indicating a stable and slightly growing community. This growth, coupled with the high median income, suggests that the neighborhood remains desirable and economically robust.
The persistence of high incomes alongside the extremely low racial diversity implies that the economic barriers to entry for this neighborhood may be significant, potentially limiting opportunities for diversification.
Aboite Lake Estates' demographic profile contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many suburban areas across the United States have experienced growing racial and ethnic diversity over the past decade, this neighborhood has maintained a homogeneous composition.
The high median income of the neighborhood, consistently above $80,000, places it above the national median household income, which was approximately $67,521 in 2020. This economic disparity may contribute to the neighborhood's resistance to demographic change, as housing costs likely present a significant barrier to entry for many potential residents.
The recent small increase in Hispanic population (from 0% to 4% between 2020 and 2022) might indicate the beginning of a shift towards a more diverse community. However, it is too early to classify this as a Transitional Community trend, as the change is minimal and would need to be sustained over a longer period to indicate a significant demographic shift.
Aboite Lake Estates represents a pocket of persistent low diversity and high affluence within the broader context of Fort Wayne and the nation. While it has maintained its demographic and economic stability over the past decade, the recent minor increase in Hispanic residents may be worth monitoring to see if it develops into a more substantial trend towards diversification in the coming years.
