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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Chamberlain Neighborhood, Goshen, Indiana: 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
The Chamberlain neighborhood in Goshen, Indiana, is classified as a Moderate Diversity community with a White Plurality as of 2022. The white population comprises 52% of the neighborhood, with Hispanic (25%) and Black (11%) populations also present. The median income in 2022 was $54,721. Chamberlain's proximity to Goshen College is noted as a potential influence on its demographic composition and economic dynamics.
Over the past decade, Chamberlain has experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, it was categorized as a Majority-Minority community with equal proportions of Hispanic and White residents (46% each). By 2015, it had become a Hispanic Plurality (47%). The neighborhood subsequently alternated between White Plurality and Majority-Minority status before settling into a Moderate Diversity classification by 2022.
Key demographic shifts from 2013 to 2022 include a decrease in the Hispanic population from 46% to 25%, an increase in the White population from 46% to 52%, and a rise in the Black population from 2% to 11%. There was also a gradual increase in Asian and multi-racial residents. These changes suggest multiple influencing factors, potentially including changing immigration patterns, economic opportunities, and the presence of the nearby college.
The median income in Chamberlain has fluctuated over the years, generally increasing from $34,827 in 2013 to $54,721 in 2022, representing a 57% increase over the decade. Correlations between economic and demographic shifts were observed. The initial rise in median income from 2013 to 2014 coincided with an increase in the White population and a decrease in the Hispanic population. A dip in median income in 2019 ($43,340) occurred alongside an increase in diversity, with growth in Asian and Black populations. The most recent years (2020-2022) have seen both income stabilization and a more balanced racial composition.
The demographic shifts in Chamberlain reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and small-city neighborhoods. The growth in the Black population from 2% to 11% over a decade is notable and may be part of a larger pattern of African American migration to smaller cities and suburbs. The economic growth in Chamberlain appears to align with national trends of recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the neighborhood's median income remains below the national median, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The presence of Goshen College likely contributes to the neighborhood's diversity and economic stability, as college towns often attract a mix of students, faculty, and service industry workers. This creates a more diverse and economically varied community. Chamberlain's evolution from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality reflects complex demographic and economic shifts. These changes have resulted in a more balanced racial composition and improved economic indicators, potentially positioning the neighborhood for continued growth and development in the coming years.
