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Demographic Analysis of Bohde Grove: A Low Diversity, White Majority Neighborhood 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
Bohde Grove, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 87% of the area's residents. The neighborhood has experienced modest population growth over the past decade, increasing from 301 residents in 2010 to 397 in 2022. Economically, Bohde Grove's median income stood at $66,363 in 2022. The area is known for its well-preserved historic homes, reflecting its long-standing status as a predominantly white, middle-class enclave within Fort Wayne.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Bohde Grove has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population has remained above 87% for the entire decade, with minimal fluctuations. There are subtle signs of increasing diversity, particularly in the growth of the "two or more races" category, which rose from 4% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. This trend suggests a gradual shift towards a slightly more diverse community, though still firmly within the Low Diversity category.
The Hispanic population has shown variability, peaking at 6% in 2013 but declining to 2% by 2022. The Black population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 2% throughout the decade. Other racial groups, including Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander, have maintained minimal representation.
The median income in Bohde Grove has shown considerable volatility over the years. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend, with income rising from $47,034 to $69,412. This was followed by a decline to $66,363 in 2020 and 2022, with a brief spike to $70,311 in 2021. These fluctuations do not appear to correlate strongly with the subtle demographic shifts.
The population growth from 301 in 2010 to 397 in 2022 indicates a steady increase in the neighborhood's attractiveness. This growth, coupled with the maintenance of a strong white majority, suggests that the neighborhood has retained its appeal to a specific demographic while slowly becoming more open to a diverse population.
When compared to national trends, Bohde Grove's demographic composition is particularly homogeneous. While many urban areas across the United States have been experiencing rapid diversification, Bohde Grove has maintained its low diversity status. This stability in racial composition is somewhat atypical for a growing urban neighborhood in the 2010s and early 2020s.
The income fluctuations in Bohde Grove mirror some national economic trends, particularly the economic growth leading up to 2019 and the subsequent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The neighborhood's quick recovery in 2021 and subsequent stabilization suggest a resilience that may be characteristic of well-established, predominantly white, middle-class neighborhoods in smaller cities.
In conclusion, while Bohde Grove has shown remarkable stability in its racial composition over the past decade, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community, there are subtle indications of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. The economic fluctuations, while significant, have not dramatically altered the neighborhood's demographic makeup. As the community moves forward, it will be interesting to observe whether the slight increases in diversity continue and how they might impact the neighborhood's economic and social dynamics in the coming years.
