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Demographic and Racial Composition of Southmoore Village, Fort Collins: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Southmoore Village in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a neighborhood characterized by low diversity with a white majority of 79% as of 2022. The area's median income was $67,171 in 2022, showing a decrease from previous years. Southmoore Village is located near Colorado State University.
Over the past decade, Southmoore Village has maintained its status as a low diversity neighborhood, with the white population remaining dominant. The white population decreased from 88% in 2013 to 79% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, reaching 15% in 2019 before decreasing to 8% in 2022. The neighborhood shows indications of becoming a transitional community, with increasing representation from Asian and multiracial groups.
The median income in Southmoore Village has shown variability over the years. It reached a peak of $86,911 in 2018, coinciding with the lowest white population percentage (82%) up to that point. The income then declined to $67,171 in 2022, the lowest in the recorded period, as the Asian population reached its highest percentage. The population has remained relatively stable, ranging between 1,553 and 1,843 residents over the decade.
The gradual increase in diversity in Southmoore Village aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The recent decline in median income contrasts with the general trend of income growth in many U.S. cities. The proximity to Colorado State University might explain the increasing Asian population, possibly due to international student enrollment or faculty recruitment.
The neighborhood's demographic evolution reflects broader national shifts towards increased diversity. The economic downturn in recent years may indicate local factors at play, such as changes in the university's economic impact or shifts in the local job market.
Southmoore Village is undergoing a gradual transition from a highly homogeneous community to one with increasing diversity, particularly driven by growth in the Asian population. This shift, coupled with recent economic challenges, suggests a neighborhood in flux, potentially influenced by its proximity to a major university and broader demographic trends in the United States.
