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Demographic Analysis of Woodworth Neighborhood: Persistence of White Majority and Income Fluctuations
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Woodworth neighborhood in Dearborn, Michigan, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community with a significant White Majority of 89% in 2022. The area's median income has fluctuated over the past decade, reaching $39,446 in 2022. Woodworth is part of Dearborn, known for having one of the largest Arab-American communities in the United States, although this demographic is not explicitly captured in the provided racial categories.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Woodworth has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. The percentage of white residents has remained above 85% throughout this period, reaching its peak at 95% in 2020. There have been subtle shifts in other racial categories. The Black population decreased from 6% in 2013 to a low of 1% in 2018-2019, before rising again to 5% in 2022. The population of two or more races remained relatively stable between 2-3% until 2022, when it increased to 4%. The Hispanic population maintained a low presence of about 1% throughout the period.
The median income in Woodworth has shown significant volatility over the reported period. It rose from $33,175 in 2013 to a peak of $41,023 in 2015. After 2015, it experienced a general decline, reaching a low of $30,608 in 2021. In 2022, there was a notable rebound to $39,446. These economic fluctuations do not seem to correlate strongly with the minor demographic shifts observed. However, the recent increase in median income coincides with a slight decrease in the white population percentage and increases in black and multi-racial populations, potentially indicating some level of economic diversity accompanying racial diversity.
Population trends have been somewhat volatile, ranging from a low of 3,351 in 2020 to a high of 4,323 in 2012. The most recent figure of 3,909 in 2022 suggests a recovery from the 2020 low point.
While Woodworth has maintained its Low Diversity status, it is important to note that Dearborn as a whole is known for its significant Arab-American population. The fact that this diversity is not reflected in Woodworth suggests that the neighborhood may be somewhat segregated from the broader city demographics.
The income volatility observed in Woodworth, particularly the sharp decline and subsequent recovery in recent years, may reflect broader economic trends such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery.
In conclusion, while Woodworth has maintained its status as a White Majority, Low Diversity community over the past decade, subtle shifts in racial composition and significant fluctuations in median income suggest a community in flux. The recent uptick in both income and minor increases in racial diversity could potentially indicate the beginning of a transition towards a more diverse and economically robust neighborhood, though more time and data would be needed to confirm this trend.
