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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cherry Run, a neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a White Majority comprising 86% of the population as of 2022. The median income of $71,127 in 2022 suggests a relatively affluent community. Cherry Run has seen a population increase over the past decade, growing from 2,136 residents in 2010 to 2,856 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Cherry Run has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood showed signs of moving towards Moderate Diversity. The White population decreased from 79% to 74%, while Hispanic representation increased from 10% to 14%, and Asian representation fluctuated between 6-11%. Post-2016, there was a reversal of this trend, with the White population increasing to 90% by 2020, solidifying the neighborhood's classification as Low Diversity. In recent years (2021-2022), there has been a slight increase in diversity again, with small growths in Black and Other racial categories, but not enough to shift from the Low Diversity classification.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. The period of increasing diversity (2013-2016) saw relatively stable median incomes, ranging from $65,584 to $70,850. As the community became less diverse post-2016, median incomes rose significantly, peaking at $77,675 in 2019. The slight increase in diversity in recent years (2021-2022) has coincided with a stabilization of median income around $71,000. These trends suggest that periods of increasing homogeneity in Cherry Run have been associated with rising incomes, while periods of increasing diversity have seen more stable or slightly declining incomes.
The demographic trends in Cherry Run contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas across the U.S. have seen growing minority populations and increased diversity, Cherry Run has maintained and even strengthened its White Majority status.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory, with median incomes consistently above $65,000 since 2013, places it well above the national median household income (which was around $67,521 in 2020). This suggests that Cherry Run has remained an economically prosperous area throughout the observed period, potentially attracting residents who can afford higher housing costs.
The population growth in Cherry Run, from 2,136 in 2010 to 2,856 in 2022, represents an increase of about 33.7%. This growth rate is higher than the overall U.S. population growth rate, which was around 7.4% from 2010 to 2020. This rapid growth could indicate that Cherry Run is seen as a desirable place to live, potentially due to its economic stability and suburban characteristics.
Cherry Run presents a case of a neighborhood that has resisted broader trends towards increased diversity while maintaining economic prosperity and attracting new residents. This suggests a complex interplay between demographic composition, economic factors, and community desirability that merits further investigation into local policies, housing markets, and social dynamics.