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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Gardiner Lane: A Study of a Low Diversity Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Gardiner Lane, a neighborhood in Strathmoor Manor, Kentucky, is classified as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population is 1,460 with a median income of $75,366. The neighborhood is characterized by mid-century modern homes and tree-lined streets.
Over the past decade, Gardiner Lane has maintained its Low Diversity status with a White Majority. The white population has decreased from 98% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. Small increases have been observed in Black (0% to 5%), Hispanic (0% to 2%), and multiracial (1% to 3%) populations between 2013 and 2022. These changes indicate early signs of Gardiner Lane becoming a Transitional Community.
The economic landscape of Gardiner Lane has remained relatively stable. The median income increased slightly from $75,073 in 2013 to $75,366 in 2022, a 0.4% increase over nine years. The neighborhood experienced population fluctuations, increasing from 1,457 in 2013 to 1,797 in 2019, then declining to 1,460 in 2022. The stability in median income despite increasing diversity suggests the neighborhood is attracting diverse residents of similar socioeconomic status.
Gardiner Lane's transition towards greater diversity is slower compared to national trends. Many suburban areas in the United States are transitioning to Majority-Minority status, while Gardiner Lane's changes are more modest but align with the broader trend of increasing diversity in previously homogeneous communities.
The neighborhood's median income of $75,366 in 2022 exceeds the national median household income of approximately $70,784 for the same year, indicating that Gardiner Lane remains an affluent area despite demographic changes.
The population fluctuations in Gardiner Lane may reflect broader urban migration patterns observed in many U.S. cities during the 2010s, characterized by a trend towards urban living followed by a shift back to suburban areas, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gardiner Lane remains a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood, but shows early signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This gradual change, combined with stable economic indicators, suggests a community that is evolving while maintaining its desirable status within the broader urban context of Louisville.
