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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Legacy Heights, a neighborhood in Saline, Michigan, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area based on demographic data. As of 2022, the white population comprises 85% of the neighborhood, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The neighborhood has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade, with a median income of $64,228 in 2022. Legacy Heights is known for its well-maintained parks and community spaces.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Legacy Heights has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood. The white population has consistently remained the dominant racial group, never falling below 84% of the total population. However, subtle shifts have occurred within this category. The percentage of white residents decreased from 88% in 2013 to 85% in 2022, indicating a small trend towards increased diversity. The Asian population grew from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, representing the most significant increase among minority groups. The Hispanic population increased from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, showing steady growth over the decade. The Native American population grew from 0% in 2013 to 2% by 2022.
The neighborhood's economic landscape has shown significant fluctuations over the decade. Median income rose from $52,387 in 2013 to a peak of $94,336 in 2021, before dropping to $64,228 in 2022. The population decreased from 1,298 in 2013 to 938 in 2022, a 27.7% reduction. The periods of highest median income (2020-2021) coincided with slight increases in racial diversity, particularly in the Asian and Native American populations.
The trend of increasing diversity in Legacy Heights, albeit slow, aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in suburban areas. The significant income fluctuations, especially the sharp rise and fall between 2020 and 2022, may reflect broader economic volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The population decline in Legacy Heights contrasts with the general trend of population growth in many suburban areas, which might indicate local factors affecting residential choices or changes in housing availability.
Legacy Heights remains a predominantly white, low-diversity neighborhood, but shows signs of gradual diversification. The economic volatility experienced over the past decade, coupled with population decline, suggests a neighborhood in transition. These changes, though modest, may be indicative of broader shifts in suburban demographics and economics, potentially influenced by factors such as changing work patterns, housing preferences, and socio-economic dynamics in the wake of recent global events.