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Demographic Analysis of Woodhurst Neighborhood: Low Diversity and Racial Composition Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Woodhurst neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, exhibited low diversity as of 2022, with a white majority comprising 94% of the population. Over the past decade, the area experienced significant fluctuations in both population and median income. Woodhurst is characterized by tree-lined streets and proximity to Foster Park, providing a suburban atmosphere within city limits.
From 2013 to 2022, Woodhurst underwent several transitions in its racial composition. Between 2013 and 2016, the neighborhood maintained a low diversity status with a white majority, although the percentage decreased from 87% to 65%. In 2017-2018, a shift towards moderate diversity occurred, with the white population dropping to 57% in 2017 and 67% in 2018. The black population increased to 16% and 12% respectively, while the Hispanic population emerged at 11% in 2018. From 2019 to 2022, there was a return to low diversity, with the white population increasing from 77% to 94%, indicating a reversal of the diversification trend.
The median income in Woodhurst demonstrated substantial volatility. From 2013 to 2015, there was a period of rapid income growth from $77,878 to $99,516. Between 2016 and 2019, a sharp decline in median income occurred, from $80,239 to $50,988. From 2020 to 2022, there was a slight recovery and stabilization around $53,000-$57,000. The population also fluctuated, with notable increases in 2015-2016 and 2022, potentially indicating periods of new development or changing housing preferences.
The demographic shifts in Woodhurst appear to run counter to national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's return to low diversity in recent years is atypical and may reflect localized factors such as housing policies, economic opportunities, or cultural preferences.
The income volatility in Woodhurst is more extreme than typical national patterns. The sharp rise and subsequent fall in median income could be related to changes in the local job market, possibly influenced by the broader economic recovery post-2008 recession and subsequent readjustments.
The population increase in 2022 (from 607 to 913) is significant and may indicate a sudden influx of new residents, possibly due to new housing developments or changes in the neighborhood's attractiveness.
Woodhurst experienced a transitional community phase from 2013 to 2018, moving towards greater diversity, but has since reverted to its original low-diversity status. This demographic evolution, coupled with significant income fluctuations, suggests a neighborhood in flux, potentially influenced by broader economic forces and local policy decisions. The recent population surge and stabilization of income levels may indicate a new phase of development for Woodhurst, warranting continued observation of its demographic and economic trajectory.
