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Demographic Analysis of Sourdough Neighborhood: Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sourdough, a neighborhood in Bozeman, Montana, is characterized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." As of 2022, the white population comprises 96% of the neighborhood. The median income in Sourdough is $138,271, which is above the national average. The neighborhood is located near Montana State University and is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities.
Over the past decade, Sourdough has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." From 2013 to 2019, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the white population decreasing from 96% to 88%. The years 2019-2020 saw the neighborhood at its most diverse point, with the Hispanic population reaching 10% in 2019. After 2020, this trend reversed, with the white population increasing back to 96% by 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth. Median income rose from $112,720 in 2013 to $138,271 in 2022, an increase of about 22.7%. The period of slightly increased diversity (2016-2020) coincided with a notable increase in median income, peaking at $146,881 in 2019. The highest median income of $150,253 was recorded in 2021, corresponding with a return to a more homogeneous racial composition.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2,400 and 3,100 residents, with no clear correlation to income or racial composition changes.
Sourdough's demographic trends differ from national patterns, which have generally shown increasing diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's shift back to increased homogeneity after a brief period of diversification is atypical. Sourdough's economic trajectory aligns with broader trends of increasing income inequality in the United States. Its median income growth outpaces national averages, positioning it as an increasingly affluent enclave.
Sourdough presents a case of a high-income, predominantly white neighborhood that briefly experienced increased diversity before reverting to a more homogeneous state. This trend, combined with its significant economic growth, suggests a community that may be becoming increasingly exclusive, potentially raising questions about accessibility and inclusivity in the face of rising prosperity.
