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Demographic Analysis of North Kinser Point: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Bloomington, 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
North Kinser Point, a neighborhood in Bloomington, Indiana, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a white majority of 93% as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income reached $67,114 in 2022, slightly above the national median household income. North Kinser Point's proximity to Indiana University Bloomington potentially influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
From 2013 to 2022, North Kinser Point maintained a low diversity categorization. The white population remained the dominant racial group, never falling below 81% of the total population. Between 2013 and 2019, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing from 90% to 81% and small increases in Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial populations. From 2019 to 2022, this trend reversed, with the white population increasing from 81% back to 93% while other racial groups saw slight decreases.
The median income in North Kinser Point fluctuated over the observed period. From 2013 to 2015, it remained relatively stable around $63,000-$64,000. In 2016, there was a significant drop to $53,058, coinciding with a slight increase in racial diversity. From 2017 to 2022, there was an overall upward trend, reaching $67,114 in 2022, with a peak of $73,365 in 2021.
The economic trends do not show a clear correlation with the minor demographic shifts. The period of lowest income in 2016 coincided with a slight increase in diversity, potentially suggesting economic challenges during this transition period.
The demographic profile of North Kinser Point contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While many urban areas in the United States have seen growing minority populations and increased racial mixing, this neighborhood has maintained its predominantly white character.
The median income in North Kinser Point ($67,114 in 2022) is slightly above the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021). This suggests that despite its lack of racial diversity, the neighborhood maintains a relatively strong economic position.
The proximity to Indiana University Bloomington might explain some of these trends. University neighborhoods often have unique demographic and economic characteristics, potentially influenced by student and faculty populations. The fluctuations in income and brief period of increased diversity could be related to changes in the university community or local housing market dynamics.
North Kinser Point presents a case of a neighborhood that has resisted broader national trends towards increased diversity while maintaining a relatively stable economic position. The interplay between its university-adjacent location, demographic composition, and economic fluctuations provides a complex picture of neighborhood dynamics in a small Midwestern city.
