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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Veterans Park in Boise City, Idaho, is classified as a neighborhood with Low Diversity, characterized by a White Majority of 85% in 2022. The area has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $38,663 in 2013 to $53,138 in 2022. The neighborhood's name suggests a connection to military history.
Veterans Park has maintained its status as a White Majority community from 2013 to 2022. The White population decreased slightly from 83% to 79% between 2013 and 2020. The Hispanic population fluctuated, reaching 13% in 2017 before stabilizing around 11% in recent years. The Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2020, but this trend reversed in subsequent years. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2017, before settling around 3-4% in recent years. Despite these minor shifts, the neighborhood has remained in the Low Diversity classification throughout the decade.
The economic trajectory of Veterans Park shows growth, with median income increasing by approximately 37% from 2013 to 2022. As median income rose, the neighborhood experienced a slight increase in diversity from 2013 to 2020. The period of highest diversity (2017-2020) coincided with the steepest increases in median income. The slight reversal towards increased White majority in 2021-2022 occurred alongside a continued rise in median income.
The steady increase in median income in Veterans Park likely outpaced national averages. The persistent White Majority in Veterans Park contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The slight increase in diversity from 2013-2020, followed by a reversal, might reflect broader national discussions around race and immigration during this period.
Veterans Park has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority neighborhood. Subtle demographic shifts and steady economic growth suggest a community in gradual transition. The interplay between racial composition and economic factors indicates a complex relationship that may continue to shape the neighborhood's character in the future.