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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Brookside-Parkerdale neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is characterized as a White Majority community with Low Diversity. In 2022, the white population constituted 83% of residents. The neighborhood has undergone changes in its demographic composition and economic status over the past decade. The area's proximity to the St. Joseph River has historically influenced local development and community life.
From 2013 to 2022, Brookside-Parkerdale maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population percentage decreased from 84% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. The black population increased from 5% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Asian population decreased from 3% in 2013 to 1% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 1-6% over the decade. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Brookside-Parkerdale fluctuated over the past decade. It peaked in 2013 at $50,866, then declined until 2018. There was an increase in 2021 to $54,022, followed by a decrease to $47,873 in 2022. The overall trend shows a slight decrease in median income from 2013 to 2022. The population remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 984 and 1,204 residents over the decade.
The trend of slowly increasing diversity in predominantly white neighborhoods is consistent with broader national patterns of demographic change in many suburban and urban areas. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the significant increase in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The stability of the population suggests that Brookside-Parkerdale has maintained its appeal as a residential area, despite economic fluctuations.
Brookside-Parkerdale remains a White Majority community with Low Diversity. Subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade suggest it may be slowly transitioning towards increased diversity. These changes could have implications for local community dynamics, services, and future development in the neighborhood.