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Demographic Analysis of River Bend Woods: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
River Bend Woods in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 79% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $108,268, which is above national averages. River Bend Woods is situated along the St. Joseph River.
Over the past decade, River Bend Woods has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a "White Majority." The white population percentage has fluctuated, reaching 78% in 2021 before increasing to 79% in 2022. The Black population increased from 7% in 2013 to 14% in 2016-2017, then decreased to 10% in 2022. Asian and Hispanic populations have grown from 1% in 2013 to 5% each in 2022.
The median income in River Bend Woods has increased from $95,866 in 2013 to $108,268 in 2022, with a peak of $118,511 in 2021. The neighborhood's population has fluctuated, decreasing from 352 in 2010 to 249 in 2014, then increasing to 366 in 2022. These trends suggest that River Bend Woods has become attractive to affluent residents of various racial backgrounds, although still predominantly white.
The trends in River Bend Woods reflect broader national patterns of slow increases in diversity in affluent suburban neighborhoods. However, the pace of diversification in this neighborhood is slower than national averages. River Bend Woods remains in the "Low Diversity" category while many similar communities have transitioned to "Moderate Diversity" or "High Diversity" categories.
The economic trajectory of River Bend Woods, with its high and rising median incomes, aligns with national trends of increasing income inequality and concentration of wealth in certain neighborhoods. This economic exclusivity may contribute to the slower pace of racial diversification compared to national averages.
River Bend Woods shows signs of gradual demographic change but remains a predominantly white, high-income enclave. The slow pace of diversification, combined with rising incomes, suggests that economic factors may be as significant as racial demographics in shaping the community's evolution. Future observations will determine whether these trends accelerate, potentially shifting the area towards greater diversity.
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