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Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis of Curdes Homewood Neighborhood: 2010-2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Curdes Homewood, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, exhibits Low Diversity characteristics with a White Majority comprising 80% of the population as of 2022. The median income in 2022 was $44,208, showing a slight decrease from previous years. The neighborhood's population increased from 162 residents in 2010 to 194 in 2022.
The neighborhood has maintained a White Majority status throughout the observed period. From 2013 to 2016, the community showed signs of becoming a Transitional Community, with Hispanic representation peaking at 19% in 2014 before declining. Between 2017 and 2019, a trend towards Moderate Diversity emerged, with the White population decreasing to 64% by 2019 and Black representation increasing to 13%. From 2020 to 2022, a reversal occurred, returning to Low Diversity with White representation increasing to 95% in 2020 and stabilizing around 80% in subsequent years.
The median income has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2016, income rose from $47,571 to $53,554. In 2017, there was a sharp decline to $41,013. From 2020 to 2022, income stabilized around $44,000-$49,000.
The demographic shifts in Curdes Homewood appear more volatile than typical national trends. The quick reversals in diversity patterns, especially the sharp increase in White representation in 2020, may be unique to this neighborhood or reflective of broader trends in small, predominantly white communities in the Midwest.
The median income has generally remained below the national median household income, which was around $67,521 in 2020. This suggests that Curdes Homewood faces some economic challenges compared to national averages.
The gradual population increase, despite economic fluctuations, indicates that the neighborhood remains attractive to residents. This may be due to factors such as affordable housing or community amenities not captured in the income data alone.
Curdes Homewood presents a case of a small neighborhood experiencing cycles of diversification and re-homogenization while navigating economic uncertainties. These patterns suggest a community in flux, potentially influenced by broader regional economic trends and local demographic shifts.
