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Demographic and Racial Analysis of West Lane, Dearborn: From Low to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Lane, a neighborhood in Dearborn, Michigan, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 64% of the neighborhood, while other racial groups have significant representation. The median income in 2022 was $44,707, which is lower than previous years. West Lane is located near the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus, potentially influencing its demographic makeup and economic dynamics.
Over the past decade, West Lane has transitioned from a Low Diversity community to one with Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population comprising 66% and only two other racial groups (Black and Asian) having significant representation. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority, the community has become more diverse, with increased representation from Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial groups.
The most notable shift occurred between 2013 and 2018, when the Asian population grew from 6% to 25%, while the Black population decreased from 17% to 7%. This rapid change suggests a Transitional Community during this period. Post-2018, the racial composition has stabilized somewhat, maintaining Moderate Diversity with a White Majority.
The neighborhood's economic landscape has been volatile over the past decade. Median income fluctuated significantly, with an increase from $54,736 in 2019 to $117,045 in 2020, followed by a decrease to $44,707 in 2022. This recent decline coincides with a slight increase in racial diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and multiracial categories.
The population has grown from 614 in 2013 to 888 in 2022, indicating the neighborhood's increasing attractiveness despite economic fluctuations. This growth might be attributed to the area's evolving diversity and its proximity to educational institutions.
The demographic shifts in West Lane reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The rapid increase in the Asian population between 2013 and 2018 may be related to specific local factors, such as changes in university enrollment or immigration patterns.
The economic volatility, especially the change in median income between 2019 and 2022, is atypical and may reflect localized economic events or changes in the neighborhood's employment landscape. This contrasts with more stable national income trends during the same period.
West Lane has evolved from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community over the past decade, maintaining a White Majority but with growth in minority populations, particularly Asian residents. The economic trajectory has been unpredictable, with recent downturns potentially influencing and being influenced by demographic changes. These shifts suggest a dynamic neighborhood adapting to broader societal changes and local economic factors, likely influenced by its proximity to higher education institutions.
