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Demographic and Economic Trends in Bridger Neighborhood: A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Bridger neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority of 77% as of 2022. The population has grown from 1,190 residents in 2010 to 1,534 in 2022. The median income has increased from $73,492 in 2013 to $81,871 in 2022. Bridger's proximity to Arkansas State University likely influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
Throughout the analyzed period, Bridger has maintained a White Majority status. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with the White population comprising over 90% of residents. In 2020, the White population decreased to 79% and the "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% to 15%. This trend continued through 2022, suggesting a slow movement towards Moderate Diversity, though still within the Low Diversity category. The Hispanic population has remained stable at 3-4% since 2013, while the Black population has fluctuated between 0-3%.
The economic trajectory of Bridger shows a positive correlation with its gradual diversification. Median income increased from $73,492 in 2013 to $81,871 in 2022, a growth of about 11.4% over nine years. A significant increase in median income occurred between 2020 and 2021, rising from $79,845 to $89,199, coinciding with the increase in racial diversity. The population has grown by about 29% from 2010 to 2022, indicating the neighborhood's increasing attractiveness.
Bridger's demographic evolution aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and college-adjacent areas. The neighborhood's economic growth outpaces national averages, with its 2022 median income of $81,871 higher than the U.S. median household income of about $70,784 in the same year.
The presence of Arkansas State University likely contributes to the area's economic stability and gradual diversification. University communities often attract a more diverse population, including international students and faculty, which could explain the recent increase in the "Two or More Races" category.
Bridger remains a predominantly White, Low Diversity neighborhood, but shows signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This shift, coupled with strong economic growth, suggests a community in the early stages of demographic change, potentially driven by its proximity to a major university and overall attractiveness to new residents.
