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Demographic Analysis of Huntley Neighborhood: A Study of Racial Composition and Diversity Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Huntley, a neighborhood in Appleton, Wisconsin, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 79% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $62,682. Huntley has experienced fluctuations in its population over the past decade, with a current population of 7,051 in 2022, decreased from 7,961 in 2012.
Over the past decade, Huntley has maintained its status as a White Majority community. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as Low Diversity with 82% white population. By 2018, the white population decreased to 74%, briefly categorizing the neighborhood as Moderate Diversity, with increases in Asian (9%) and Black (8%) populations. From 2019 onwards, the community returned to Low Diversity status, but with a slightly more diverse composition than a decade earlier.
These changes indicate a Transitional Community, albeit with a slow pace of change. The Asian population has shown consistent growth from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2022.
The economic landscape of Huntley has shown improvement over the decade. Median income increased from $49,145 in 2013 to $62,682 in 2022, representing a 27.5% growth. There was a notable increase in median income in 2021 to $73,660, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has fluctuated, with a general downward trend from 7,714 in 2010 to 7,051 in 2022.
The economic improvements correlate with the subtle increases in diversity, particularly the growth in the Asian population. This suggests that the neighborhood may be attracting more diverse, skilled professionals, contributing to the rise in median income.
Huntley's demographic trends align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. However, the pace of diversification in Huntley appears slower than national averages. The economic growth seen in Huntley is consistent with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession.
The neighborhood's resilience is evident in its ability to maintain a stable population and improve economically while slowly diversifying. This gradual change suggests a community that is evolving while maintaining its core characteristics, potentially balancing new influences with established community norms.
Huntley represents a slowly Transitional Community, moving from Low Diversity towards Moderate Diversity, with economic improvements potentially both driving and resulting from these demographic shifts. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its population while increasing median income suggests a desirable living environment that is gradually becoming more inclusive of diverse populations.
