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Demographic Analysis of Indiana Forest: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Indiana Forest, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. In 2022, 87% of its population identified as white. The neighborhood experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade. Median income increased from $12,258 in 2013 to $37,779 in 2019, then declined to $29,943 in 2022. This pattern of economic volatility, combined with its consistent racial composition, makes Indiana Forest a case study in urban demographics.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Indiana Forest maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority neighborhood. The white population remained above 80% with minor fluctuations. The Asian population grew from 5% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 1% to 2%. The Black population peaked at 6% in 2018-2019 but returned to 3% by 2022, similar to 2013 levels. Native American, Pacific Islander, and "Other" races maintained minimal representation. The neighborhood did not transition between diversity categories during this period.
The economic trajectory of Indiana Forest shows a pattern of growth followed by decline. From 2013 to 2019, median income increased from $12,258 to $37,779. From 2019 to 2022, median income decreased by 21% to $29,943. The population declined from 3,415 in 2010 to 2,231 in 2015, then increased to 3,015 by 2022. The period of highest income growth coincided with a slight increase in racial diversity. The subsequent economic decline was accompanied by a slight reversal in diversity, with the white population percentage increasing from 81% in 2020 to 87% in 2022.
The median income in Indiana Forest in 2022 ($29,943) is lower than the national median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's racial composition is less diverse than the national average, where non-Hispanic whites comprise about 60% of the population. The economic volatility experienced by Indiana Forest, particularly the sharp rise and fall in median income, is unusual and may reflect local economic factors or changes in the neighborhood's employment base.
Indiana Forest presents a case of a neighborhood that has maintained a stable, low-diversity demographic profile despite significant economic fluctuations. The relationship between minor demographic shifts and major economic changes suggests a complex interplay between race and economic opportunity in this community. Further research into local economic drivers and housing policies could provide insights into the forces shaping this urban landscape.
