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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Maple Village-Wedgewood in Lincoln, Nebraska, is categorized as a neighborhood with Low Diversity, with a white racial majority comprising 90% of the population as of 2022. The area has experienced population growth over the past decade, increasing from 3,268 residents in 2010 to 4,472 in 2022. Economically, the neighborhood has maintained a relatively high median income, though it has fluctuated in recent years. Maple Village-Wedgewood is known for its parks and family-friendly atmosphere, contributing to its appeal for residents.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Maple Village-Wedgewood has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the white population maintaining a significant majority. The white population percentage has slightly decreased from 93% in 2013 to 90% in 2022, indicating a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase, from 4% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, with a peak of 7% in 2021. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 0-2% throughout the period. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Maple Village-Wedgewood has shown fluctuations. From 2013 to 2020, the median income remained relatively stable, ranging between $90,000 and $94,000. There was an increase in 2021, with the median income reaching $99,587. However, 2022 saw a decline to $76,598, the lowest in the observed period. These economic changes coincide with shifts in racial demographics. The increase in diversity correlates with the period of stable and increasing median incomes up to 2021. The decline in median income in 2022 occurred simultaneously with a slight reversal in some diversity trends.
The trend of slowly increasing diversity in Maple Village-Wedgewood aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many U.S. communities. The neighborhood's median income has consistently been above the national average, even after the decline in 2022, indicating a relatively affluent area. The population growth in Maple Village-Wedgewood (36.8% increase from 2010 to 2022) outpaces the national average, suggesting the neighborhood's increasing attractiveness to new residents.
Maple Village-Wedgewood remains a predominantly white, low-diversity neighborhood, but subtle shifts towards increased diversity are evident. The economic fluctuations, particularly the recent decline in median income, may influence future demographic trends and warrant continued observation to understand their long-term impact on the community's composition and character.