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Demographic Transition in Canterbury Green: From Low to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Canterbury Green, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, exhibits a demographic composition with a white majority and moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population constitutes 62% of residents, with Asian and Black populations each representing 16%. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 is $40,063, lower than the national median household income. Canterbury Green is known for its large apartment complex that attracts a diverse mix of residents, including students and young professionals.
Over the past decade, Canterbury Green has transformed from a low diversity community to one approaching moderate diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was characterized by a strong white majority (82%), with minimal representation from other racial groups. By 2022, the white population had decreased to 62%, while Asian and Black populations increased substantially. The community transitioned through several categories: low diversity from 2013-2015, white majority from 2016-2020, and bordering between white majority and moderate diversity in 2021-2022.
This shift appears to be part of a transitional community trend, with consistent increases in Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations over the years. The Asian population saw a dramatic rise from 6% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. The median income fluctuated over the decade, peaking at $48,188 in 2016 before declining to $40,063 in 2022. This economic volatility coincides with the period of most significant racial diversification.
The increasing diversity and decreasing median income might suggest an influx of younger, more diverse residents with lower incomes, economic challenges faced by long-term residents, and changes in local job markets or educational opportunities attracting a more diverse but economically challenged population.
The trends observed in Canterbury Green align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced similar transitions, with traditionally white-majority neighborhoods becoming more diverse due to factors such as immigration, changing housing preferences, and economic shifts.
The neighborhood's median income trend diverges from the national trend of gradually increasing median incomes over the past decade. This local economic stagnation or decline, coupled with increasing diversity, may reflect challenges in economic integration or could be indicative of broader economic issues specific to Fort Wayne or the Midwest region.
Canterbury Green exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from low diversity to moderate diversity over a decade. This demographic shift, coupled with economic fluctuations, presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and economic development. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity but highlights local economic particularities that warrant further investigation and potentially targeted community development efforts.
