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Demographic Stability and Economic Growth in Youngsville: A Study of Race and Income
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Youngsville, a neighborhood in Manchester, New Hampshire, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the population is 3,709, with a median income of $101,315. The neighborhood has maintained a predominantly white demographic composition over the past decade, showing stability in its racial makeup.
From 2013 to 2022, Youngsville has consistently been categorized as Low Diversity, with the white population comprising over 90% of the total. The white population percentage has fluctuated slightly, ranging from 93% in 2013 to 97% in 2017, before settling at 95% in 2022. The Asian population has remained the second largest group, maintaining a steady 2-3% throughout the decade. Hispanic, Black, and multiracial populations have each never exceeded 2% of the total.
Youngsville has experienced substantial economic growth over the past decade. The median income has increased from $78,734 in 2013 to $101,315 in 2022, representing a 28.7% increase. This growth outpaces the national average and suggests a trend of increasing affluence in the neighborhood.
The population has fluctuated from 2013 to 2022, increasing by about 17%, from 3,167 to 3,709. This growth was not linear, with notable dips in 2015-2017 before a sharp increase in recent years. The correlation between demographic stability and economic growth suggests that Youngsville may be experiencing a form of "gentrification in place," where existing residents are becoming more affluent rather than being replaced by newcomers of different racial backgrounds.
Youngsville's demographic stability contrasts with national trends, where many urban and suburban areas have seen increasing racial diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood's economic growth aligns with broader trends of increasing income inequality and concentration of wealth in certain communities.
The persistent low diversity in Youngsville, despite its proximity to Manchester, suggests that structural or cultural factors may be maintaining the neighborhood's demographic homogeneity. This could include factors such as housing policies, school district boundaries, or local cultural norms.
Youngsville presents a case of a neighborhood that has maintained its racial homogeneity while experiencing significant economic growth. This stability in the face of broader demographic shifts raises questions about the factors contributing to this trend and its implications for social equity and community dynamics in the wider Manchester area.
