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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Maplecrest Neighborhood, 2013-2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Maplecrest, a neighborhood in Goshen, Indiana, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 612 with a median income of $51,725. Maplecrest experienced significant population growth over the past decade, increasing from 388 in 2010 to 612 in 2022.
Maplecrest underwent a transformation in its racial composition from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (83% white). By 2022, it shifted to "Moderate Diversity" with no single racial group constituting a majority. The most significant changes occurred between 2017 and 2021, transitioning from a "White Majority" to a "Transitional Community" with increasing representation from Hispanic, Black, and Asian populations. In 2019, the community became "Majority-Minority," maintaining this status through 2021.
In 2022, the white population increased to 48%, approaching plurality. This fluctuation suggests ongoing demographic changes in the community composition. The demographic shifts coincided with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, as diversity increased, median income decreased from $54,824 to $47,592. This trend reversed in recent years, with income rising to $51,725 in 2022 as the community settled into a more balanced racial composition.
The population growth during this period was substantial, increasing from 247 in 2013 to 612 in 2022. This growth could indicate an influx of new residents from diverse backgrounds, potentially driven by economic opportunities or changes in local housing policies.
The demographic evolution of Maplecrest reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and small-city neighborhoods. Many communities across the United States have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white to more diverse populations over the past decade.
The economic fluctuations observed in Maplecrest, particularly the initial decrease in median income followed by a recent uptick, could be indicative of the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid demographic change. This pattern is not uncommon in communities undergoing significant demographic shifts, as local economies adjust to changing labor markets and consumer bases.
The substantial population growth in Maplecrest, nearly doubling over a decade, is noteworthy and may suggest that the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to a diverse range of residents. This growth rate likely exceeds that of many comparable neighborhoods nationally, pointing to Maplecrest as a particularly dynamic and evolving community within Goshen and the broader Indiana context.
Maplecrest's transition from a low-diversity, white-majority neighborhood to a moderately diverse community with no clear racial majority exemplifies the demographic changes occurring in many parts of the United States. The economic challenges and subsequent recovery observed alongside these changes highlight the complex interplay between demographic shifts and economic outcomes in evolving communities.
