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Demographic Analysis of Rieth Park Neighborhood: White Majority with Evolving Racial Composition
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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 Rieth Park neighborhood in Goshen, Indiana, is classified as a "White Majority" community with a moderate level of diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 2,488 and a median income of $52,221. Rieth Park is known for its green spaces and community events, which may have influenced its demographic changes over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Rieth Park maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. The Hispanic population showed notable fluctuations, indicating a "Transitional Community" aspect. Between 2013 and 2016, the neighborhood showed signs of becoming a "Moderate Diversity" area, with the Hispanic population reaching 38% in 2016. From 2017 to 2022, a shift occurred, reverting to a stronger "White Majority" status, with the white population increasing from 58% in 2016 to 78% in 2022. Throughout this period, there was a gradual increase in residents identifying as two or more races, rising from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The median income in Rieth Park fluctuated significantly over the decade. From 2013 to 2015, there was a steady increase from $48,899 to $59,782, correlating with the increase in diversity. In 2016, there was a sharp decline to $48,161, coinciding with the peak of Hispanic population percentage. From 2017 to 2019, there was a recovery and growth to $59,021. In 2020 and 2021, there was a dramatic drop to $37,848 in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a slight recovery in 2021. In 2022, there was a significant rebound to $52,221, aligning with the stabilization of the white majority.
The population showed overall growth from 2,130 in 2013 to 2,488 in 2022, with notable fluctuations, including a peak of 3,309 in 2021.
The demographic shifts in Rieth Park reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and small-city neighborhoods. The recent strengthening of the white majority contrasts with the national trend of increasing minority populations in many areas. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in 2020, align with national economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, though the recovery in Rieth Park appears to be more robust than in many other areas.
The neighborhood's ability to maintain a relatively stable median income despite demographic shifts suggests a resilient local economy. The increasing percentage of residents identifying as two or more races is consistent with national trends, indicating a growing acceptance and recognition of multiracial identities.
Rieth Park presents a case of a community that has experienced significant demographic and economic fluctuations over the past decade, yet has maintained its core identity as a White Majority area while gradually increasing its diversity. The neighborhood's economic resilience, coupled with its evolving racial composition, positions it as an example of how small urban communities are adapting to broader societal changes.
