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Demographic and Racial Dynamics in South Dexter, Evansville: 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
South Dexter, a neighborhood in Evansville, Indiana, exhibits a complex demographic landscape. As of 2022, it is categorized as having "Moderate Diversity," with a 56% White majority and a 40% Black population. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $37,424. South Dexter has experienced significant fluctuations in racial composition and economic indicators over the past decade.
Over the past decade, South Dexter has undergone notable demographic transitions. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Moderate Diversity" with a 58% White majority and a 31% Black minority. By 2018, it shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status, with the Black population becoming the largest group at 46% and the White population decreasing to 35%. This transition was temporary, as by 2020, the neighborhood reverted to a White majority (52%), a trend that continued through 2022.
The economic landscape of South Dexter has seen dramatic shifts correlating with these demographic changes. Median income rose from $20,675 in 2013 to $32,750 in 2019. There was a sharp increase to $67,600 in 2020 and $73,144 in 2021, coinciding with the return to a White majority. However, 2022 saw a significant drop to $37,424. The population of South Dexter has fluctuated, peaking at 3,291 in 2015 and decreasing to 2,765 by 2022.
The demographic shifts in South Dexter reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, although the recent reversal to a White majority is atypical. The income fluctuations, particularly between 2020 and 2022, are unusual and may be related to specific local factors or data anomalies.
The neighborhood's racial composition changes are more pronounced than national averages, which have shown a gradual increase in diversity over the same period. The economic volatility in South Dexter, especially the recent decline in median income, contrasts with the generally upward trend in median incomes across the U.S. in recent years.
South Dexter presents a case of a neighborhood in flux, with rapid changes in both racial composition and economic indicators. These shifts suggest a community undergoing significant transformations, possibly due to factors such as changing housing markets, economic development initiatives, or broader demographic trends in the Evansville area. The neighborhood's future trajectory remains uncertain, making it a subject for continued observation and analysis.
