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Demographic Analysis of Peppergrass Neighborhood: White Majority and Low Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Peppergrass, a neighborhood in Bloomington, Indiana, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the White population comprises 92% of the residents, exceeding the 75% threshold for Low Diversity classification. The neighborhood has a population of 1,172 and a median income of $49,472. Peppergrass is located near Indiana University.
Over the past decade, Peppergrass has maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2018, the neighborhood showed slightly more diversity, with the White population ranging from 82% to 85%. From 2019 onwards, there was a shift towards lower diversity, with the White population increasing to 91-92%. The Asian and Black populations have fluctuated between 1-5% each over the decade, while the Hispanic population has remained relatively stable at 2-4%.
The economic landscape of Peppergrass has shown changes over the past decade. Median income has increased from $34,177 in 2013 to $49,472 in 2022, representing a 44.8% increase. This income growth coincides with the period of decreasing diversity. Population figures have fluctuated, peaking at 1,510 in 2018 before declining to 1,172 in 2022.
The trend of increasing racial homogeneity in Peppergrass differs from the national trend of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The increase in median income (44.8% over 9 years) outpaces the national average income growth rate. The neighborhood's proximity to Indiana University may explain some of these trends.
Peppergrass has evolved over the past decade from a community with Low to Moderate Diversity to one with distinctly Low Diversity, accompanied by economic growth. This trend suggests a potential gentrification process, possibly driven by its location near a major university. These changes likely have implications for local community dynamics, housing affordability, and socioeconomic diversity in the broader Bloomington area.
