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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Boise Airport Neighborhood
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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 Boise Airport neighborhood in Boise City, Idaho, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the neighborhood is categorized as having "Low Diversity" with a white majority comprising 71% of the population. This represents a decrease from previous years, indicating a transition in the neighborhood's demographic composition. The median income in the area has increased from $69,161 in 2013 to $88,979 in 2022. The neighborhood's location near Boise Airport likely influences its demographics and economic dynamics.
From 2013 to 2019, the Boise Airport neighborhood maintained a "Low Diversity" status with a white majority consistently above 85%. Beginning in 2020, a notable shift occurred. The white population decreased from 88% in 2019 to 78% in 2020, and further to 71% in 2022. This change marks a transition towards "Moderate Diversity" as other racial groups gained more significant representation.
The Asian population remained relatively stable at 5-7% until 2020 when it increased to 11%, settling at 10% in 2022. The Black population, previously minimal, appeared at 8% in 2021 and 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 8% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races grew from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
These demographic shifts coincide with significant economic growth in the neighborhood. The median income increase of 28.7% over nine years may have attracted a more diverse population to the area. The total population grew from 945 in 2013 to 1,492 in 2022, a 57.9% increase.
The demographic changes in the Boise Airport neighborhood align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas. The sudden appearance and rapid growth of the Black population is notable and may warrant further investigation into local factors that could have prompted this change.
The economic growth in this neighborhood is robust, especially considering it started from a higher baseline compared to national averages. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, an increase of about 36% over eight years.
The Boise Airport neighborhood is transitioning from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more moderately diverse community with strong economic growth. These changes likely reflect broader urban development trends, potentially influenced by the neighborhood's proximity to the airport and associated economic opportunities. The ongoing transition may shape the community's character and local policies in future years.
