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Demographic Profile of Lower South Willow/Airport Neighborhood: Persistent Low Diversity and White Majority
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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 Lower South Willow/Airport neighborhood in Manchester, New Hampshire, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a white majority of 93% of the population, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The area's median income was $84,007 in 2022, indicating a relatively affluent community. The neighborhood's proximity to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport likely influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, the Lower South Willow/Airport neighborhood has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has remained the dominant racial group, comprising over 85% of the total population throughout the period. From 2013 to 2018, there was a slight decrease in the white population percentage from 94% to 88%, with small increases in Asian and Hispanic populations. After 2018, this trend reversed, with the white population percentage increasing back to 93% by 2022.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown fluctuations over the past decade. There was an increase from $85,449 in 2013 to a peak of $97,621 in 2018, correlating with the period of slightly increased diversity. After 2018, there has been a decline in median income, dropping to $84,007 in 2022, coinciding with the return to a higher percentage of white residents. These economic shifts suggest a potential correlation between increased diversity and higher median incomes in the middle of the decade, followed by a reversal of both trends in recent years.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 1,600 and 2,000 residents throughout the period. The slight population increase in 2022 to 1,903 does not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition or median income.
The Lower South Willow/Airport neighborhood's demographic composition contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's persistent low diversity and high white majority is atypical for a city neighborhood, especially one near a major airport.
The median income levels, while fluctuating, have consistently remained above the national median household income, which was $70,784 in 2021, indicating that this is a relatively affluent area within the broader national context.
The neighborhood's proximity to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport may contribute to its unique demographic and economic characteristics. Airport-adjacent neighborhoods often experience distinct patterns of development and population dynamics due to factors such as noise levels, transportation access, and business opportunities related to the airport.
In conclusion, the Lower South Willow/Airport neighborhood has experienced minor demographic and economic fluctuations over the past decade, but has largely maintained its status as a low-diversity, predominantly white, and relatively affluent area. The relationship between its racial composition, economic trends, and its proximity to the airport presents a case study in urban demographics and economics.
