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Demographic Evolution of Amberleigh Village: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Amberleigh Village in West Lafayette, Indiana, demonstrates a demographic evolution from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, this neighborhood is categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" community, with a White Plurality (51%), Asian (24%), and Hispanic (15%) populations. The median income of $43,084 in 2022 indicates a middle-income suburban area, potentially influenced by its proximity to Purdue University.
Over the past decade, Amberleigh Village has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having a "White Majority" with 63% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this had shifted to a "Moderate Diversity" classification with a White Plurality. The most notable changes include a decline in the white population percentage from 63% in 2013 to 51% in 2022, an increase in the Asian population from 19% in 2013 to 24% in 2022, growth in the Hispanic population from 11% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, and an increase in the Black population from 5% in 2013 to 10% in 2022.
The median income in Amberleigh Village has shown fluctuation over the years, with a general upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $27,989, which increased to $43,084 by 2022, representing a 54% increase over the decade. This economic growth coincides with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood. There was a significant jump in median income from $31,251 in 2019 to $42,524 in 2020, and then to a peak of $52,349 in 2021, before slightly decreasing in 2022.
The population of the neighborhood has remained relatively stable over the decade, growing from 5,398 in 2013 to 5,164 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. This stability in population size, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, suggests a dynamic and evolving community.
The demographic shifts observed in Amberleigh Village align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major universities. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations is consistent with national patterns of increased diversity in higher education and STEM fields.
The economic growth in the neighborhood, while significant, should be considered in the context of national inflation rates and cost of living increases. The median household income in the United States in 2022 was approximately $70,784, indicating that while Amberleigh Village has seen substantial income growth, it still falls below the national average.
Amberleigh Village represents a "Transitional Community," evolving from a predominantly white neighborhood to one of moderate diversity with a growing economy. This transition likely reflects broader changes in the local university community and regional demographic shifts, presenting both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and development in the coming years.
