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Demographic and Racial Composition Changes in South Boise Village: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
South Boise Village, a neighborhood in Boise City, Idaho, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the area has a population of 1,586 and a median income of $45,885. The neighborhood has experienced significant changes in both population and racial composition over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, South Boise Village has maintained its status as a White Majority community. In 2013, the white population was 77%. From 2014 to 2018, the white population decreased to 70-74%, approaching Moderate Diversity. From 2019 to 2022, the white population increased to 82%, reverting to Low Diversity. The Hispanic population showed the most significant changes, peaking at 25% in 2018 and decreasing to 12% by 2022.
The median income in South Boise Village has shown an overall upward trend. It decreased from $40,032 in 2013 to $32,037 in 2014, then generally increased from 2015 to 2022, reaching $56,850 in 2021 before decreasing to $45,885 in 2022. This economic growth correlates with the return to a more homogeneous racial composition.
Population figures have fluctuated, peaking at 2,091 in 2017 and declining to 1,586 by 2022. This population decrease coincides with the period of increasing median income and decreasing diversity.
The trends observed in South Boise Village reflect some broader patterns seen in many American communities. The fluctuation in diversity might reflect broader demographic shifts or economic factors influencing migration patterns. The correlation between rising median income and decreasing diversity could indicate gentrification processes. The overall increase in median income, despite population decrease, suggests a possible influx of higher-income residents.
South Boise Village has experienced a complex demographic evolution over the past decade, transitioning from a period of increasing diversity back to a more homogeneous community profile. This shift correlates with significant economic changes, particularly in median income. These trends highlight the dynamic nature of neighborhood demographics and the interplay between racial composition and economic factors in shaping community characteristics.
