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Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis of Frances Slocum Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Frances Slocum, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 76% of the neighborhood, with Black residents at 12% and Hispanic residents at 6%. The neighborhood experienced a population decline from 2,574 residents in 2010 to 2,408 in 2022. The median income increased from $48,182 in 2013 to $58,294 in 2022.
Frances Slocum maintained its status as a White Majority community throughout the observed period, with fluctuations in diversity. From 2013-2016, the neighborhood was classified as Low Diversity with over 75% white population. Between 2017-2021, it transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with the white population decreasing to 80-85% and increases in Hispanic and Asian populations. In 2022, the community returned to Low Diversity status with the white population at 76%.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory correlated with its demographic shifts. From 2013-2017, median income showed modest growth as diversity slightly increased. Between 2018-2021, a more significant income increase coincided with peak diversity levels. In 2022, a slight decrease in median income occurred as the community reverted to lower diversity.
Frances Slocum's demographic evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The neighborhood's economic growth outpaced national averages, with its median income increasing by about 21% from 2013 to 2022, compared to the U.S. median household income growth of approximately 15% during a similar period.
The neighborhood's population decline of 6.4% from 2010 to 2022 contrasts with Fort Wayne's overall growth during this period, suggesting localized factors affecting Frances Slocum's demographic composition.
Frances Slocum represents a community in transition, balancing between its historical White Majority status and emerging diversity. The correlation between increased diversity and economic growth suggests potential benefits of this demographic shift. The recent reversal towards lower diversity in 2022 raises questions about the long-term trajectory of the neighborhood and the factors driving these changes. Monitoring these trends in the coming years will be crucial to understanding the neighborhood's evolving identity and economic prospects.
