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Demographic Analysis of South High Neighborhood in Fargo: White Majority and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The South High neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area based on demographic analysis. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a White Majority, with 84% of the population identifying as white. The population has grown modestly from 2,221 residents in 2010 to 2,297 in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $51,846. South High is located near South High School, one of Fargo's main public high schools.
Over the past decade, South High has maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority. The white population has decreased slightly from 86% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The Black population has increased from 4% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, with a peak of 12% in 2019. The Hispanic community has grown from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial populations have remained minimal throughout the decade.
The median income in South High has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was an upward trend, with median income rising from $44,689 to $63,727. From 2020 to 2022, a decline occurred, with median income dropping to $52,170 in 2020 and stabilizing around $51,846 in 2022.
The economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes. The period of income growth (2013-2019) coincided with increasing racial diversity, particularly growth in Black and Hispanic populations. The subsequent income decline (2020-2022) occurred alongside a slight reversal in diversity trends, with the white population percentage increasing slightly.
The trends in South High align with the broader city-wide shift towards greater diversity in Fargo, although at a slower pace than many other U.S. cities. The economic volatility observed in South High, particularly the sharp decline post-2019, likely reflects national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts. The neighborhood's median income remains above the national median, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
In conclusion, South High remains a Low Diversity area with a strong White Majority, but subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade suggest a neighborhood in the early stages of transition. These changes may have implications for community dynamics, local services, and future development in the area.
