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Demographic Analysis of Prariewood: A Study of Racial Composition in a Low Diversity Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Prariewood, a neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,794 and a median income of $56,522. Prariewood is known for its expansive green spaces and family-friendly community events, reflecting its predominantly residential character.
Over the past decade, Prariewood has maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a consistent White Majority. The white population has remained dominant throughout, but experienced a slight decline from 97% in 2013 to 93% in 2022. The Native American population increased from 0% in 2013 to a peak of 11% in 2018, before declining to 0% again in 2022. A small Black population emerged around 2016 (4%) and has fluctuated slightly since then, dropping to 0% by 2022. By 2022, the population identifying as two or more races increased to 3%, indicating a slight trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Prariewood has shown some fluctuation over the years. The highest median income was recorded in 2017 at $62,699. Since 2017, there has been a general downward trend in median income, settling at $56,522 in 2022. The period of highest income (2013-2017) coincided with the lowest diversity. As the neighborhood experienced a slight increase in diversity from 2016 onwards, there was a corresponding decrease in median income.
Prariewood's demographic profile is not uncommon for North Dakota, which is one of the least diverse states in the U.S. The state's population is approximately 84% white, making Prariewood even less diverse than the state average. The median household income in North Dakota was about $65,315 in 2021, which is higher than Prariewood's $57,762 for the same year. This suggests that while Prariewood maintains a relatively stable economic profile, it lags behind the state average in terms of household income.
Prariewood represents a stable, predominantly white community that has seen minimal changes in its diversity profile over the past decade. While there have been some fluctuations in its economic indicators, the neighborhood has maintained its character as a Low Diversity, White Majority area. The slight increase in diversity towards the end of the decade, coupled with a decrease in median income, may indicate the beginning of broader demographic and economic shifts that warrant continued observation in the coming years.
