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Demographic Analysis of Brooklane Area: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Corvallis, Oregon
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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 Brooklane Area of Corvallis, Oregon, is a neighborhood with low diversity, characterized by a white majority comprising 85% of the population as of 2022. The median income of $77,918 in 2022 indicates a relatively affluent community. This neighborhood is located in proximity to Oregon State University, which may influence its demographic composition and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, the Brooklane Area has maintained its status as a white majority community. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited extremely low diversity, with 90% of the population being white. From 2014 to 2019, there was a slight trend towards moderate diversity, with the white population decreasing to around 80% and Asian and Black populations increasing. Since 2020, there has been a slight reversal, with the white population increasing again to 85% by 2022, reinforcing the low diversity categorization.
The Asian population has shown the most consistent growth, from 4% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, potentially reflecting an increase in international students or faculty at the nearby university.
The median income in the Brooklane Area has fluctuated over the past decade. It peaked in 2016 at $87,669, coinciding with the period of slightly increased diversity. There was a significant drop to $73,374 in 2019, which aligned with the highest point of diversity in the neighborhood. Since then, the median income has stabilized around $77,000-$78,000, as the racial composition slightly reversed towards less diversity. These economic shifts could be related to changes in the university's demographics, local job market fluctuations, or broader economic trends affecting the area.
University towns often experience unique demographic patterns influenced by student and faculty populations. The slight increase in diversity from 2014 to 2019, followed by a reversal, could be related to changes in international student enrollment or faculty recruitment at Oregon State University. The median income in the Brooklane Area remains relatively high compared to the national median, which was around $67,521 in 2020. This suggests that despite fluctuations, the neighborhood maintains a level of affluence that may be characteristic of areas near prestigious universities.
In conclusion, the Brooklane Area has maintained its status as a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood over the past decade. There have been subtle shifts in both racial composition and economic status. These changes reflect the dynamic nature of university-adjacent communities and their sensitivity to both local and broader socioeconomic factors.
