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Demographic Analysis of Anthony Neighborhood: Persistent White Majority with Subtle Shifts
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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 Anthony neighborhood in Muncie, Indiana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". The white population constituted 78% of the total in 2022. The neighborhood experienced population growth from 2,300 residents in 2010 to 3,837 in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $25,995. The neighborhood's proximity to Ball State University likely influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
The neighborhood has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a "White Majority" from 2013 to 2022. The white population percentage fluctuated, peaking at 88% in 2016 and 2019, before decreasing to 78% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. Black and Hispanic populations remained relatively stable, ranging between 2-7% each. These changes suggest a gradual trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Anthony fluctuated moderately. It increased from $25,228 in 2013 to $30,536 in 2017 and 2021, but declined to $25,995 in 2022. The income trends do not show a clear correlation with the demographic shifts. The increase in the Asian population has not resulted in a sustained increase in median income for the neighborhood.
The population growth from 2,300 in 2010 to 3,837 in 2022 indicates the area is attracting new residents. This growth could be driven by factors such as university expansion or local economic developments.
The persistent "White Majority" in Anthony contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban areas. The median income in Anthony ($25,995 in 2022) is below the national median household income of $70,784 in 2021. This disparity could be partly explained by the presence of a large student population if the neighborhood is near Ball State University. The gradual increase in Asian population aligns with broader national trends of growing Asian communities in many U.S. cities and college towns.
Anthony remains a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". Subtle demographic shifts and consistent population growth suggest a neighborhood in gradual transition. The economic indicators show that this transition has not yet translated into significant income improvements for the area. The proximity to Ball State University likely plays a role in shaping these demographic and economic trends, potentially attracting a diverse student and faculty population while also keeping median incomes relatively low due to the transient nature of student residents.
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