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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Woodmont Neighborhood, Des Moines, Washington
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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 Woodmont neighborhood in Des Moines, Washington, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile based on its 2022 racial composition. The population is 9,604 with a median income of $64,300. Woodmont has transitioned from a White Plurality community to one of Moderate Diversity over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Woodmont has experienced significant demographic shifts. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Plurality with 40% of the population. By 2022, the community shifted to a more balanced distribution, with White (40%), Hispanic (26%), and Asian (17%) populations forming the largest groups. Notable changes include a decrease in the Black population from 12% to 5%, an increase in the Asian population from 8% to 17%, a slight decrease in the Hispanic population from 29% to 26%, and an increase in the Two or More Races category from 5% to 11%.
The median income in Woodmont has shown overall growth, increasing from $60,244 in 2013 to $64,300 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. There was a significant spike in median income to $73,105 in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population has grown from 7,508 in 2013 to 9,604 in 2022, indicating that Woodmont has become an increasingly attractive place to live.
The demographic shifts in Woodmont align with broader trends seen in many coastal urban areas in the United States, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. The increase in Asian population and the growth of the Two or More Races category reflect national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas.
The economic growth in Woodmont, while positive, has not been as dramatic as seen in some other tech-influenced areas of the Pacific Northwest. This suggests that while Woodmont is experiencing positive economic development, it may be maintaining a more moderate growth trajectory.
The transition to a more diverse community, coupled with economic growth, indicates that Woodmont is evolving into a more multicultural, economically vibrant neighborhood. This transformation likely brings both opportunities and challenges, such as increased cultural richness and potential concerns about maintaining affordability for long-term residents.
