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Demographic Analysis of Indian Hills-Stonewall Estates-Monticello: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Increasing Racial Representation
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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 Indian Hills-Stonewall Estates-Monticello neighborhood in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, is categorized as "Low Diversity" with a white racial majority of 80% as of 2022. The area has a median income of $93,206 in 2022, indicating an affluent suburban community. This neighborhood is characterized by upscale homes and well-maintained estates, reflecting its status as a prestigious residential area in Lexington.
Over the past decade, the neighborhood has maintained its "Low Diversity" status, with the white population remaining above 75% throughout the period. The white population has decreased from 87% in 2015 to 80% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 6% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 2% in 2014 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated but generally remained high. It peaked at $109,766 in 2021, increasing from $91,939 in 2017. There was a drop to $93,206 in 2022. The population has remained stable, ranging from 26,000 to 27,000 residents throughout the decade.
The gradual increase in diversity in this neighborhood aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The pace of change is slower than in many other suburban communities across the U.S. The high median income of the neighborhood exceeds the national median household income, indicating an enclave of affluence.
The stability in population numbers, coupled with increasing diversity and high incomes, suggests that the neighborhood is changing at a measured pace that maintains its character as an exclusive residential area. This gradual change could be attributed to selective in-migration of high-income professionals from diverse backgrounds, generational turnover in some properties, and the area's reputation for good schools and high quality of life attracting a wider range of affluent families.
The Indian Hills-Stonewall Estates-Monticello neighborhood remains a predominantly white, high-income area, but shows signs of slowly increasing diversity. This trend, if continued, could eventually lead to a transition from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" in the coming years, potentially bringing new cultural influences and perspectives to this established suburban community.
