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Demographic Analysis of Tamarisk Neighborhood: Race and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Tamarisk neighborhood in East Lansing, Michigan, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 78% of residents identifying as such. The neighborhood's median income was $45,129 in 2022, following fluctuations over the past decade. Tamarisk's proximity to Michigan State University likely influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Tamarisk has maintained its status as a White Majority neighborhood, with some variations in racial composition. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood showed signs of transitioning towards Moderate Diversity, with the percentage of white residents decreasing from 80% to 64%, while Asian and Black populations increased. The period from 2018 to 2019 saw the neighborhood briefly approach High Diversity status, with the Asian population reaching 22% and white population dropping to 64%. However, from 2020 onwards, there was a reversal of this trend, with the neighborhood returning to Low Diversity status as the white population increased to 78% by 2022.
The median income in Tamarisk has demonstrated significant volatility over the decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general downward trend in median income, dropping from $43,193 to $28,892 in 2020. This economic decline coincided with the period of increasing racial diversity, suggesting a possible correlation between demographic changes and economic conditions. As the neighborhood reverted to Low Diversity status from 2020 to 2022, median income rose sharply from $28,401 to $45,129.
The demographic shifts in Tamarisk reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly those near universities. However, the recent reversal towards less diversity is somewhat atypical and may be related to local factors such as changes in university policies, housing market dynamics, or economic opportunities in the area.
The economic volatility experienced in Tamarisk, particularly the sharp decline and subsequent rise in median income, is more pronounced than national averages. This could be attributed to the neighborhood's close ties to the university, with student populations and academic cycles potentially influencing local economic patterns.
Tamarisk presents a case study of a neighborhood that has experienced increased diversity but ultimately returned to a more homogeneous demographic composition. The correlation between these demographic shifts and economic trends suggests a complex interplay between racial composition and economic prosperity in this university-adjacent community. Further investigation into local policies, university dynamics, and regional economic factors would be beneficial to fully understand the forces driving these changes.
