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Demographic Shifts in Foxchase: From Moderate to Low Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Foxchase, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 85% of the total. The median income in 2022 was $44,121, indicative of a middle-class suburban area. The population of Foxchase has remained stable over the past decade, with approximately 300 residents.
Over the past decade, Foxchase has consistently maintained a "White Majority" status, but with variations in diversity levels. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited "Moderate Diversity" with a significant Black population (22%) alongside the white majority (69%). However, a trend towards decreasing diversity has been observed since then.
The Black population has experienced the most significant decline, decreasing from 22% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. This change has shifted the neighborhood from "Moderate Diversity" to "Low Diversity" over the decade. The Asian population reached a peak of 6% in 2016-2018 but has since decreased to 1% in 2022.
The Hispanic population has remained relatively constant, fluctuating between 2-5% throughout the decade, indicating a small but consistent Hispanic community in the area.
The median income in Foxchase has fluctuated over the years, with a general upward trend. It increased from $43,535 in 2013 to $52,058 in 2021, before settling at $44,121 in 2022. This overall increase in median income correlates with the trend towards decreased diversity and increased white majority in the neighborhood.
The most significant income increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, rising from $44,121 to $52,058, coinciding with an increase in the white population percentage (76% to 79%) and a decrease in the Black population (12% to 11%). This suggests a possible relationship between changing racial demographics and economic shifts in the neighborhood.
The trends observed in Foxchase align with broader patterns of suburbanization and gentrification seen in many American cities. The decrease in diversity, particularly the decline in the Black population, coupled with rising median incomes, is indicative of potential demographic displacement or changing neighborhood preferences.
While Foxchase's population has remained relatively stable, many suburban areas across the U.S. have experienced population growth as people move out of urban centers. The stability in Foxchase's population might suggest limited new housing development or a tightly controlled housing market.
The median income in Foxchase ($44,121 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income (which was around $70,784 in 2021), indicating that while the neighborhood has seen some economic growth, it still lags behind national averages.
Foxchase has evolved from a moderately diverse community to one with low diversity and a strong white majority over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by modest economic growth, potentially reflecting broader trends of suburban demographic changes and economic stratification seen in many parts of the United States.
