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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Audobon-Bon Harbor: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Owensboro, Kentucky
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Audubon-Bon Harbor neighborhood in Owensboro, Kentucky, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 7,458 and a median income of $64,126. The neighborhood is located near the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.
Over the past decade, Audubon-Bon Harbor has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population percentage has fluctuated, reaching its lowest point in 2021 at 81% before increasing to 85% in 2022. This indicates a slight trend towards increased diversity, though not sufficient to alter the overall categorization.
The Black population in the neighborhood has shown the most notable change, growing from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable between 3-6% throughout the decade. The Asian population has shown a slight increase from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2022.
The median income in Audubon-Bon Harbor has increased significantly over the past decade, rising from $52,032 in 2013 to $64,126 in 2022, an increase of approximately 23%. This economic improvement correlates with the slight increase in diversity.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with some fluctuations. The highest population (7,830) and highest median income ($64,620) both occurred in 2021, coinciding with the lowest percentage of white residents (81%).
Audubon-Bon Harbor's gradual increase in diversity aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. However, the neighborhood's pace of diversification appears to be slower than many other urban areas across the United States.
The increase in median income (23% over a decade) outpaces the national average income growth for the same period, suggesting that Audubon-Bon Harbor has experienced stronger economic growth than many other areas of the country.
Audubon-Bon Harbor remains categorized as a Low Diversity, White Majority community, but shows signs of gradual change. The neighborhood is experiencing slow but steady diversification, coupled with strong economic growth. These trends suggest that the area may be on a trajectory towards increased diversity in the coming years.
