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Demographic Analysis of the Orchard District: A White Majority Neighborhood with Low 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 Orchard District in Bend, Oregon, is a predominantly White Majority neighborhood with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 85% of the community, with a median income of $54,709. The neighborhood has experienced significant population growth over the past decade, increasing from 5,369 residents in 2010 to 6,743 in 2022.
Over the past decade, the Orchard District has maintained its status as a White Majority area. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood showed signs of becoming more diverse, with the white population decreasing from 86% to 75%. From 2018 to 2022, there was a reversal of this trend, with the white population increasing again to 85%. The Hispanic population experienced the most significant fluctuations, peaking at 20% in 2017 before declining to 7% by 2022.
The median income in the Orchard District has shown substantial growth, increasing from $37,308 in 2013 to $54,709 in 2022, a 46.6% increase over nine years. The period of increasing diversity (2013-2017) saw moderate income growth, from $37,308 to $45,372. The subsequent period of decreasing diversity (2018-2022) coincided with more rapid income growth, reaching $54,709.
The trends observed in the Orchard District reflect broader patterns seen in many growing mid-sized cities across the United States. The rapid population growth (25.6% increase from 2010 to 2022) is indicative of Bend's overall attractiveness as a destination for domestic migration. The reversal of the diversity trend post-2017 could be related to broader economic factors such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent real estate boom in desirable locations.
The significant income growth in the neighborhood outpaces national averages, which saw median household income increase by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation). This suggests that the Orchard District is experiencing more rapid economic changes than the nation as a whole, potentially driven by an influx of higher-income residents.
The Orchard District represents a community in economic transition, with increasing prosperity potentially coming at the cost of diminishing diversity. This trend raises questions about affordability, inclusion, and the long-term social fabric of the neighborhood. Local policymakers may need to consider measures to maintain diversity and affordability in the face of rapid economic growth to ensure a balanced and inclusive community development.
