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Demographic Analysis of Valley High Manor: A White Majority Neighborhood 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
Valley High Manor, a neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa, exhibits a White Majority demographic composition with 77% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood has maintained this classification throughout the analyzed period, indicating a relatively stable racial makeup. The median income was $49,772 in 2022, representing a middle-income area within Des Moines. Valley High Manor is located near Valley High School, one of the largest public high schools in Iowa.
Over the past decade, Valley High Manor has consistently maintained its White Majority status, with the white population percentage ranging from 69% to 82%. The percentage of non-white residents has grown from 22% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The Asian population has shown the most significant increase, rising from 4% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 5% in 2013 to a peak of 11% in 2018, before declining to 4% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 5% and 13% throughout the decade.
The median income in Valley High Manor has shown considerable fluctuation over the years. It rose from $43,185 in 2013 to a peak of $58,934 in 2018, before declining to $49,772 in 2022. The peak in median income coincided with a period of increased diversity, particularly with growth in the Hispanic population. The decrease in median income from 2019 to 2022 occurred alongside a slight reduction in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population.
Valley High Manor's consistent White Majority status aligns with broader demographic patterns in Iowa, which has historically been a predominantly white state. The growth in the Asian population mirrors national trends of increasing Asian American communities in various parts of the United States. The income volatility observed in Valley High Manor may reflect broader economic trends, such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the more recent economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a neighborhood in Des Moines, Valley High Manor's demographic and economic trends likely reflect broader suburban dynamics, including potential shifts in housing preferences and economic opportunities in the area.
Valley High Manor has maintained its White Majority status but shows signs of gradual diversification, particularly with the growth of its Asian population. The economic fluctuations and demographic shifts suggest a dynamic community responding to both local and broader socio-economic trends. The neighborhood's proximity to a major high school likely plays a role in attracting diverse families, contributing to these evolving patterns.
