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Demographic Analysis of Delaware Neighborhood: Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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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 Delaware neighborhood in Springfield, Missouri exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a white population of 87% in 2022. This predominantly white community has shown signs of gradual diversification over the past decade. The neighborhood's median income was $67,660 in 2022, reflecting a moderate economic status. Delaware is located near Missouri State University.
From 2013 to 2022, Delaware has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the white population dominating at over 75%. The white population decreased from 97% in 2013 to 87% in 2022. The Black population increased from 0% to 5%. The Asian population grew from 0% to 3%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 4%. These changes suggest a slow transition towards Moderate Diversity.
The median income in Delaware has shown fluctuation. It rose from $67,430 in 2013 to a peak of $77,761 in 2021. There was a slight decrease to $67,660 in 2022. The increasing diversity coincides with periods of both economic growth and decline. Population figures have remained relatively stable, hovering around 2,200 residents throughout the decade.
Delaware's changes in diversity are relatively modest compared to national trends. The U.S. as a whole has been experiencing a faster rate of diversification. The neighborhood's economic fluctuations align with broader patterns of income volatility seen in many American communities post-2008 financial crisis and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The gradual increase in diversity in Delaware mirrors trends in many college towns across the U.S., where university influence often leads to more diverse communities over time. However, the persistence of a strong white majority suggests that this diversification is happening at a slower pace than in more urban or coastal areas.
Delaware remains a Low Diversity neighborhood but shows signs of a Transitional Community, slowly moving towards greater racial diversity. This transition, coupled with income fluctuations, indicates a neighborhood in flux, potentially influenced by its proximity to Missouri State University and broader demographic shifts occurring across the United States.
