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Demographic and Racial Analysis of Dakota Ridge Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Dakota Ridge, a neighborhood in Fort Collins, Colorado, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has experienced demographic fluctuations over the past decade while maintaining a predominantly white population. Dakota Ridge is an affluent neighborhood, with a median income of $119,915 in 2022, significantly above the national average. The neighborhood is known for its proximity to natural areas and trails.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), Dakota Ridge has consistently maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population never dropping below 76%. Between 2013 and 2020, there was a gradual decrease in the white population from 85% to 76%, suggesting a slow transition towards increased diversity. This trend briefly reversed in 2022, with the white population rising to 83%. The Hispanic population showed a general upward trend from 7% in 2013 to 10% in 2021, before dropping to 5% in 2022. The Black population increased from 1% in 2013 to 8% in 2020, then decreased to 1% in 2022.
The Asian community's representation fluctuated between 1% and 5% over the decade, showing no clear trend. The "two or more races" category saw significant growth, from 1% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, indicating an increase in mixed-race families or individuals.
The neighborhood has experienced substantial economic growth. Median income increased from $89,091 in 2013 to $119,915 in 2022, a 34.6% increase over nine years. Despite national economic challenges, the neighborhood maintained high median incomes, with only minor fluctuations. The increase in median income coincides with the maintenance of a strong white majority, suggesting a possible relationship between racial composition and economic status in this area.
The median income in Dakota Ridge ($119,915 in 2022) is significantly higher than the national median household income (about $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this is a particularly affluent neighborhood. While many urban areas in the U.S. have been experiencing rapid diversification, Dakota Ridge's demographic changes have been relatively modest, maintaining a strong white majority throughout the decade. The neighborhood's economic growth outpaces national averages, suggesting it may be part of a broader trend of increasing wealth concentration in certain suburban areas.
Dakota Ridge presents a picture of a stable, affluent, predominantly white neighborhood that has experienced modest diversification over the past decade, coupled with significant economic growth. The community's ability to maintain high median incomes and its gradual shift towards slightly increased diversity, particularly in mixed-race populations, suggests a slowly evolving demographic landscape within a context of economic prosperity.
