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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Wallen Hills, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community with a predominantly white population of 88% in 2022. The area has experienced modest growth in median income over the past decade, reaching $65,591 in 2022. Wallen Hills is characterized by its suburban nature and proximity to Fort Wayne's northern commercial corridors.
Throughout the analyzed period from 2013 to 2022, Wallen Hills has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community. The white population has remained the majority, never falling below 88% of the total. However, subtle signs of a Transitional Community are emerging. The Hispanic population grew from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The multiracial resident population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. Concurrently, there was a slight decrease in the white population from 89% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. These changes, while gradual, indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, albeit still within the Low Diversity category.
The neighborhood has experienced steady economic growth, with median income rising from $47,499 in 2013 to $65,591 in 2022, an increase of about 38%. This growth correlates with the subtle demographic shifts. As the Hispanic population doubled, median income increased, suggesting successful integration and economic contribution of new residents. The rise in multiracial residents coincides with income growth, potentially indicating that the area is attracting more diverse, middle to upper-middle-class families. The stable white majority and increasing incomes suggest that the neighborhood remains attractive to its traditional demographic while slowly diversifying.
Population figures have fluctuated slightly but remained relatively stable, growing from 649 in 2013 to 704 in 2022. This modest population growth, coupled with rising incomes, suggests a stable, gradually evolving community.
Wallen Hills remains less diverse than many urban areas, but its slow diversification trend aligns with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban communities. The income growth in Wallen Hills outpaces the national average, which saw about a 30% increase in median household income from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood's demographic composition differs significantly from Fort Wayne as a whole, which is more diverse with a lower white population percentage of about 70%. This suggests that Wallen Hills represents a more homogeneous enclave within a more diverse city.
Wallen Hills exemplifies a slowly Transitional Community within the Low Diversity category. While changes are gradual, the neighborhood shows signs of increasing diversity coupled with strong economic growth. This evolution may present opportunities for cultural enrichment and economic development while potentially challenging long-standing community dynamics. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for local policymakers and community leaders to ensure inclusive growth and maintain neighborhood cohesion as Wallen Hills continues to evolve.