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Demographic Analysis of St. Marys River Neighborhood: A Predominantly White Community with Emerging Diversity
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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 St. Marys River neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is characterized as a predominantly White Majority community with Low Diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 543 and a median income of $44,895. The area is named after the St. Marys River, a significant waterway in the region that has played a role in Fort Wayne's development.
Over the past decade, the St. Marys River neighborhood has maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2021, the area was categorized as having Low Diversity, with the white population consistently above 75%. In 2022, there was a slight shift towards Moderate Diversity. While still White Majority (78%), there was an increase in Hispanic (9%) and Black (9%) populations, indicating a potential transition towards greater diversity.
The community has not experienced dramatic shifts between diversity categories, but the gradual changes suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity. The neighborhood's economic trajectory shows correlations with its demographic shifts. Median income peaked in 2017 at $60,322, coinciding with the highest white population percentage (85%). From 2017 to 2022, there was a significant decline in median income, dropping to $44,895 in 2022. This decline aligns with the slight increase in racial diversity.
The population has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 683 in 2017 and declining to 543 in 2022, which could indicate changing neighborhood dynamics or economic pressures.
The trend towards increased diversity, albeit slow, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The decline in median income since 2017 may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many small to medium-sized cities in the Midwest. The relatively stable population size suggests that this neighborhood hasn't experienced the rapid growth or decline seen in some urban areas, indicating a more stable community structure.
The St. Marys River neighborhood in Fort Wayne is experiencing a gradual transition towards greater diversity, coupled with economic challenges as evidenced by declining median income. While still predominantly a White Majority area with relatively Low Diversity, the recent increases in Hispanic and Black populations suggest the potential for further diversification in the coming years. These demographic shifts, combined with economic pressures, may lead to changes in the neighborhood's character and community dynamics in the near future.
