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Demographic Analysis of Pierce Park: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Pierce Park, a neighborhood in Boise City, Idaho, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. In 2022, 96% of its population identifies as white. The neighborhood has experienced significant population growth and income fluctuations over the past decade. Pierce Park is known for its scenic views of the Boise foothills and its proximity to outdoor recreational areas.
Throughout the analyzed period (2013-2022), Pierce Park has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a White Majority. The white population has remained above 89% throughout this period, with a slight increase from 94% in 2013 to 96% in 2022. This suggests a relatively stable racial composition with a slight trend towards even less diversity over time.
The Hispanic population, while small, has shown some fluctuation. It decreased from 4% in 2013 to 1% in 2019, then increased slightly to 3% by 2022. This minor shift does not significantly alter the overall demographic categorization of the neighborhood. In 2022, there was a slight increase in diversity with the appearance of small percentages of Black residents (1%) and those identifying as two or more races (1%).
The median income in Pierce Park has shown considerable volatility over the years. From 2013 to 2020, it fluctuated between approximately $53,000 and $67,000. There was a dramatic increase in 2021 to $87,002, followed by a sharp decline to $62,160 in 2022. This volatility may reflect changes in the local job market, influx of new residents, or broader economic factors affecting the area.
The population of Pierce Park has grown significantly, from 1,114 in 2013 to 1,533 in 2022, representing a 37.6% increase. This population growth, combined with the maintenance of a White Majority, suggests that the new residents moving into the area are predominantly white, reinforcing the existing demographic profile.
The demographic trends in Pierce Park contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. While many U.S. neighborhoods are experiencing a Transitional Community shift towards greater diversity, Pierce Park appears to be maintaining and even slightly reinforcing its homogeneous racial composition.
The income volatility observed in Pierce Park, particularly the sharp rise and fall in 2021-2022, may reflect broader economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Many areas experienced significant economic disruptions during this period, which could explain the unusual income patterns.
The population growth in Pierce Park aligns with broader trends of growth in Boise and other mid-sized Western U.S. cities, which have seen an influx of residents in recent years, often driven by quality of life factors and relative affordability compared to larger coastal cities.
Pierce Park presents a case of demographic stability in terms of racial composition, coupled with significant economic and population changes. This pattern suggests that while the neighborhood is growing and experiencing economic shifts, it is not following the diversification trends seen in many other U.S. urban areas. The maintenance of a Low Diversity, White Majority status in the face of substantial population growth indicates that the neighborhood's appeal and growth are primarily attracting white residents, potentially reinforcing existing community characteristics and potentially limiting opportunities for increased diversity.
