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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Sunrise Addition neighborhood in Ames, Iowa, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority comprising 92% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income increased from $34,446 in 2013 to $64,754 in 2022, representing an 88% increase. Sunrise Addition's proximity to Iowa State University likely influences its demographic composition and economic dynamics.
Over the past decade, Sunrise Addition has maintained a White Majority status, categorized as Low Diversity throughout the observed period. From 2013 to 2021, a slight trend towards Moderate Diversity emerged, with the white population decreasing from 87% to 86% and increases in Asian (5% to 8%) and Hispanic (3% to 4%) populations. In 2017, the neighborhood briefly approached a Moderate Diversity classification, with the white population dropping to 74% and increases in Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations (each at 4%). This trend reversed in 2022, returning to a more pronounced Low Diversity status with the white population increasing to 92%.
The economic trajectory of Sunrise Addition shows a positive trend, correlating with some of the demographic shifts. The period of increasing diversity (2013-2021) coincided with significant income growth, from $34,446 to $78,482. The brief spike in diversity in 2017 occurred alongside a substantial increase in median income from $49,792 in 2016 to $55,602 in 2017. The return to lower diversity in 2022 saw a decrease in median income from $78,482 in 2021 to $64,754 in 2022, suggesting a possible correlation between diversity and economic prosperity in this neighborhood.
The overall trend of increasing income in Sunrise Addition aligns with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The neighborhood's demographic profile, maintaining a strong White Majority, contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The proximity to Iowa State University likely contributes to the neighborhood's economic resilience and the presence of a small but consistent Asian population, possibly reflecting international student and faculty demographics.
Sunrise Addition has maintained a Low Diversity status throughout the decade while experiencing significant economic growth. The brief periods of increasing diversity correlated with the strongest economic gains, suggesting a potential link between diversity and economic vitality in this university-adjacent neighborhood. The recent reversal to lower diversity alongside a dip in median income raises questions about the long-term demographic and economic trajectory of the area.