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Demographic Analysis of Old Town West: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Subtle Racial Shifts
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Old Town West in Fort Collins, Colorado, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community, with a significant White majority of 85% in 2022 and a median income of $55,283. This historic neighborhood, known for its proximity to downtown Fort Collins, has experienced subtle demographic shifts over the past decade while maintaining its predominantly White composition.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Old Town West has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the White population remaining above 75%. However, there have been small but notable changes. The White population decreased from 89% in 2013 to 85% in 2022, indicating a slow trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 5-9%, with no clear trend. The Asian population increased slightly from 1% to 2%. The Black population increased from 0% to 2%. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 0% to 2-3% in recent years.
The median income in Old Town West has fluctuated over the years. In 2013, it was $53,046. It peaked in 2017 at $58,568, and in 2022 it was $55,283. The income trends do not show a clear correlation with the minor demographic shifts. The population has grown steadily from 3,182 in 2013 to 3,673 in 2022, indicating the neighborhood's increasing attractiveness.
Old Town West's slow diversification aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. However, the pace of change in Old Town West appears slower than national averages, which have seen more rapid increases in minority populations in many cities. The median income fluctuations in Old Town West reflect broader economic trends seen in many mid-sized American cities, where incomes have not consistently kept pace with inflation or housing costs.
Old Town West presents a picture of gradual, subtle demographic change within a predominantly White, economically stable neighborhood. While diversity is slowly increasing, the pace of change suggests that the neighborhood's character and composition are likely to evolve slowly over time, maintaining its Low Diversity categorization for the foreseeable future. The economic stability, coupled with steady population growth, indicates that Old Town West remains an attractive residential area, balancing its historic charm with slow but steady demographic evolution.
