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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Cobblestone Estates: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cobblestone Estates in Springfield, Illinois, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from a Low Diversity area to one with Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the white population comprised 86% of residents. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority status, the community had 73% white residents, with increases in Asian (10%) and Black (13%) populations.
The years 2019-2020 marked a notable decrease in the white population from 75% to 67%, coinciding with increases in Black and Asian residents. This shift suggests a potential Transitional Community status during this period. The trend towards greater diversity continued in subsequent years.
Demographic changes in Cobblestone Estates correlate with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood maintained a high median income, ranging from approximately $103,000 to $132,000. In 2020, median income dropped to $70,772, coinciding with the most significant shift in racial demographics. By 2022, median income rose to $81,717.
The population of Cobblestone Estates grew from 2,215 in 2013 to 2,690 in 2022, suggesting increased attractiveness to new residents. This growth may be due to evolving diversity and changing economic profile.
The demographic shifts in Cobblestone Estates align with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced similar transitions from predominantly white, high-income enclaves to more diverse communities with a wider range of income levels.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the decline in 2020, likely reflect the national economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid recovery in median income post-2020 suggests resilience in the local economy.
Cobblestone Estates has evolved from a Low Diversity, high-income area to a Moderate Diversity neighborhood with a more varied economic profile. This transition reflects broader national trends towards suburban diversification and demonstrates the interplay between demographic changes and economic factors in shaping community dynamics.
