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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Christiana neighborhood in Elkhart, Indiana, is characterized as a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 77% of residents, while Hispanic residents form 15% of the population. The median income in 2022 was $45,912. The neighborhood has maintained a stable population of 300-400 residents over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Christiana has consistently remained a White Majority community. In 2013, the neighborhood had Low Diversity, with the white population at 76%. From 2014 to 2019, there was a trend towards Moderate Diversity, with the Hispanic population consistently representing over 10% of residents. The years 2020-2021 saw increased diversity, with the white population dropping to 67% in 2020. However, by 2022, the neighborhood returned to a state resembling Low Diversity, with the white population at 77%.
The median income in Christiana has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a general upward trend, peaking at $57,883 in 2018. This period of economic growth coincided with the trend towards increased diversity. However, 2020 saw a sharp decline in median income to $45,462, coinciding with the highest level of diversity observed in the decade. The income rebounded in 2021 but fell again in 2022, aligning with the return to a less diverse racial composition.
Christiana's demographic trends can be contextualized within broader national patterns. The neighborhood's persistent White Majority status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The fluctuations in Hispanic population reflect broader national increases in Hispanic populations, though Christiana's changes appear more volatile. The median income fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in 2020, likely reflect national economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christiana has experienced periods of increasing diversity and economic growth. Recent trends suggest a return to a more homogeneous racial composition and economic instability. These changes may reflect broader socio-economic pressures and could have implications for local community dynamics and future development patterns.