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Demographic Analysis of Lexington River Bend: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Elkhart, Indiana
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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 Lexington River Bend neighborhood in Elkhart, Indiana, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile, with a white majority comprising 81% of the population as of 2022. The median income of $62,029 in 2022 suggests a middle-class community. This neighborhood is situated along the St. Joseph River, which has been a significant factor in Elkhart's development.
Over the past decade, Lexington River Bend has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood transitioned from "Moderate Diversity" to "Low Diversity" as the white population increased from 69% to 87%. Since 2017, there has been a slight trend towards increased diversity, with the white population decreasing to 81% by 2022. The Black population has fluctuated, peaking at 22% in 2013 and settling at 14% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown variability, reaching a high of 12% in 2020 before decreasing to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Lexington River Bend has shown fluctuations over the past decade. A sharp increase from $39,404 in 2013 to $61,178 in 2015 coincided with the shift towards lower diversity. After a dip in 2016, incomes rebounded and have remained relatively stable around $62,000 since 2017. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 177 and 261 residents, with no clear correlation to income changes.
Elkhart, Indiana, is known for its manufacturing industry, particularly in recreational vehicles. The economic stability seen in Lexington River Bend may reflect the broader economic trends in the region. Nationally, many communities have been trending towards increased diversity over the past decade. In contrast, Lexington River Bend's shift towards lower diversity from 2013 to 2017 and subsequent minor increases in diversity since then suggest a community that has somewhat resisted broader national demographic trends.
The median household income in the United States was approximately $67,521 in 2020. Lexington River Bend's 2020 median income of $61,327 is close to, but slightly below, this national average, indicating a relatively typical middle-class suburban neighborhood.
Lexington River Bend represents a stable, predominantly white, middle-class community that has maintained its demographic character despite minor fluctuations. It has not followed national trends towards increased diversity, but its economic stability suggests a community that has found a degree of equilibrium in both its demographic composition and economic status.
