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Demographic Analysis of Straw/Smyth Neighborhood: White Majority 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 Straw/Smyth neighborhood in Manchester, New Hampshire, is characterized as a White Majority community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 82% of the area, with a median income of $74,529. The neighborhood features historic charm, older homes, and tree-lined streets, reflecting Manchester's industrial history and urban development.
Over the past decade, Straw/Smyth has maintained its White Majority status, but shows signs of increasing diversity. In 2013, the white population was 84%, decreasing to 82% by 2022. Notable changes include an increase in the Asian population from 1% to 3%, fluctuation in the Hispanic population from 8% to 10% then back to 8%, and growth in the population identifying as two or more races from 1% to 4%. These changes indicate a slow transition towards Moderate Diversity.
The neighborhood has experienced fluctuations in median income from 2013 to 2022. Overall, there was an increase from $69,885 to $74,529, representing 6.6% growth. The median income peaked in 2014 at $75,523, declined until 2018 to $68,714, then recovered with a spike in 2021 to $81,245, before moderating in 2022. These economic fluctuations appear to correlate with the gradual increase in diversity.
The demographic changes in Straw/Smyth reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. However, the pace of change in this neighborhood is slower than national averages. While many U.S. cities have seen rapid shifts towards becoming Majority-Minority or High Diversity areas, Straw/Smyth remains predominantly white.
The economic trends in the neighborhood generally align with national patterns of post-recession recovery and growth. The spike in median income in 2021 could be attributed to pandemic-related factors, such as increased remote work opportunities or shifts in high-income residents to suburban areas.
Straw/Smyth is experiencing a gradual increase in diversity and overall economic growth, yet remains a predominantly white, economically stable neighborhood. The slow pace of demographic change suggests a community in the early stages of transition, potentially moving towards Moderate Diversity in the coming years if current trends continue.
