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Demographic Analysis of Westmoor Park: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Westmoor Park, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, exhibits Low Diversity with a White Majority, as the white population comprises 79% of residents in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced demographic fluctuations over the past decade, correlating with economic changes. Westmoor Park is characterized by a mix of residential areas and green spaces, contributing to its suburban character within Fort Wayne.
From 2013 to 2019, Westmoor Park displayed characteristics of a Transitional Community. The white population decreased from 73% to 63%, while the black population increased from 16% to 27%, indicating a trend towards Moderate Diversity. However, from 2020 onwards, this trend reversed, with the white population increasing to 79% by 2022, reverting the neighborhood to Low Diversity with a White Majority.
The Hispanic population remained relatively stable throughout the decade, ranging from 5-7%, with a decrease to 1% by 2022. The "two or more races" category increased from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2021, indicating a growing multiracial presence in the community.
The median income in Westmoor Park showed an upward trend from 2013 to 2019, increasing from $34,535 to $47,963, a rise of approximately 39%. This economic growth coincided with the period of increasing diversity. As the neighborhood reverted to a more homogeneous racial composition from 2020 to 2022, the median income fluctuated, settling at $43,901 in 2022, lower than the 2019 peak but higher than the 2013 starting point.
The population of Westmoor Park has remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. It peaked at 923 residents in 2017, coinciding with the period of highest racial diversity, and has since settled to 839 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Westmoor Park partially reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly the growth in multiracial populations. However, the recent reversal towards a more homogeneous white majority contrasts with the general trend of increasing diversity seen in many U.S. suburbs.
The economic growth experienced by Westmoor Park, especially from 2013 to 2019, aligns with the post-recession recovery seen in many American communities. The subsequent income fluctuations may reflect broader economic uncertainties, such as those brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Westmoor Park has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. It showed signs of increasing diversity and steady economic growth in the mid-2010s, but recent years have seen a return to a more homogeneous racial composition with some economic volatility. These trends suggest a complex interplay between demographic shifts and economic factors, potentially influenced by both local dynamics and broader national events.
