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Demographic Analysis of Audobon Neighborhood: Predominantly White Community with Subtle Racial 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 Audobon neighborhood in Waterloo, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a white racial majority of 86% as of 2022. Over the past decade, this predominantly white neighborhood has experienced minor fluctuations in its demographic composition and significant changes in median income. Audobon is characterized by tree-lined streets and well-preserved early 20th-century homes.
From 2013 to 2022, Audobon maintained its "Low Diversity" status, with the white population remaining above 75%. The white population percentage fluctuated between 81% and 90%, peaking in 2020 before declining to 86% in 2022. The black population varied from 3% to 11%, with a notable increase from 5% in 2022 to 10% in 2021, then returning to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population showed a gradual increase from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2017-2018, before decreasing to 2% in 2022.
The most significant change occurred in the "two or more races" category, increasing from 1% in 2020 to 8% in 2022, suggesting a trend towards slightly increased diversity. These shifts have not been substantial enough to alter Audobon's overall diversity classification but indicate a subtle trend towards increased racial mixing in recent years.
The median income in Audobon has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $57,481 to $74,025. A significant drop occurred in 2020, with median income falling to $54,935. In 2022, there was a dramatic increase to $86,421, the highest in the observed period. These economic fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the subtle demographic shifts.
Population figures show a general increase from 3,245 in 2013 to 3,801 in 2022, with some fluctuations. The peak population of 4,234 was observed in 2018, coinciding with a period of relatively high median income.
Audobon's subtle shifts towards increased diversity, particularly in the "two or more races" category, align with broader national trends. The U.S. as a whole has been experiencing an increase in multiracial identifications, as evidenced by the 2020 Census. The economic volatility seen in Audobon, particularly the sharp decline in 2020 and subsequent recovery, mirrors national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. However, the extent of Audobon's income recovery appears to be more pronounced than national averages, suggesting local factors may be at play in the neighborhood's economic resilience.
In conclusion, while Audobon remains categorized as a "Low Diversity" community, subtle demographic shifts and significant economic fluctuations over the past decade hint at a neighborhood in gradual transition. The increase in multiracial identification and the neighborhood's economic resilience may be indicators of evolving social dynamics within this historically white, middle-class community.
