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Demographic Stability in Rose Creek: A Study of Racial Composition in a Fargo Neighborhood
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Rose Creek, a neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,854 and a median income of $115,652. Rose Creek is known for its affluent residents and high-end residential properties.
Throughout the past decade, Rose Creek has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022, with only minor fluctuations. The Asian population has grown slightly, from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Two or More Races category has increased from 1% to 2% in the same period. Small but consistent representation of Hispanic and Native American populations (around 1% each) has emerged. Despite these minor changes, the neighborhood has not transitioned to a different diversity category.
Rose Creek's economic profile has shown fluctuations over the past decade. Median income peaked in 2013 at $115,140, then declined to a low of $101,021 in 2017. A recovery phase began in 2018, with income rising steadily to reach $128,667 in 2021. There was a slight decrease to $115,652 in 2022, but this still represents a significant increase from the 2017 low point. These economic trends do not seem to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the neighborhood.
Population trends show steady growth from 2,030 in 2010 to 2,400 in 2019, followed by a decline to 1,663 in 2020. Since then, the population has been gradually recovering, reaching 1,854 in 2022.
Rose Creek's demographic profile contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. While the United States as a whole has been moving towards a more diverse population mix, with projections suggesting a potential shift to a Majority-Minority status in the coming decades, Rose Creek has maintained its homogeneous character.
The neighborhood's economic resilience, particularly the strong recovery in median income since 2017, may reflect broader economic trends in North Dakota. However, the lack of corresponding increase in racial diversity suggests that local factors may be influencing demographic patterns in Rose Creek.
In conclusion, while Rose Creek has experienced some economic fluctuations over the past decade, its demographic profile has remained stable, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. This stability in racial composition, coupled with high median incomes, suggests that Rose Creek continues to be an enclave of affluence within Fargo, potentially limiting opportunities for increased diversity despite minor shifts in its racial makeup.
