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Demographic Analysis of Oakland-Fairview: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Emerging Racial Changes
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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 Oakland-Fairview neighborhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 83% of residents. The neighborhood has a population of 1,244 and a median income of $58,001. Recent years have shown a gradual increase in racial diversity, indicating the potential for demographic transition.
From 2013 to 2022, Oakland-Fairview has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population decreased from 91% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. The black population increased from 0% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, representing the most significant change in racial composition. The Hispanic population emerged in recent years, reaching 3% by 2022. These shifts suggest that Oakland-Fairview may be in the early stages of becoming a Transitional Community.
The median income in Oakland-Fairview has shown volatility. It peaked at $74,806 in 2019 but declined to $55,409 in 2020, possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, there has been a slight recovery, with median income reaching $58,001 in 2022. Periods of higher median income (2015-2019) coincided with a relatively stable racial composition, while the recent income decline has occurred alongside increasing diversity.
Population trends have been uneven, with a peak of 1,872 residents in 2014 followed by a decline to 1,178 in 2020, before a slight rebound to 1,244 in 2022. This population flux might be related to broader economic trends or local development patterns.
The gradual increase in diversity in Oakland-Fairview aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial diversity in many American communities. However, the neighborhood's pace of change appears slower than national averages, maintaining a higher percentage of white residents than many urban areas across the U.S. The economic volatility experienced in Oakland-Fairview, particularly the sharp decline in 2020, is likely reflective of the wider economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic seen across the country. The subsequent partial recovery also mirrors national patterns of economic rebound post-2020.
Oakland-Fairview remains a Low Diversity community with a White Majority, but shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This shift, coupled with recent economic challenges, may signal the beginning of more significant demographic and socioeconomic changes in the coming years. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for understanding the evolving needs and dynamics of this Council Bluffs neighborhood.
