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Emma Dickinson Orchard Homes: A Study of Low Diversity and Racial Demographics
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Emma Dickinson Orchard Homes in Missoula, Montana, is a neighborhood characterized by low diversity with a predominantly white population of 90% in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $45,885, indicating a moderate economic status. The neighborhood is notable for its historical orchards, which have influenced its development and community character.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Emma Dickinson Orchard Homes has maintained a status of low diversity. The white population has consistently remained above 80%, reaching a peak of 95% in 2017. Minor shifts in demographics have been observed, with the Hispanic population fluctuating between 3-11%, peaking at 11% in 2014 before declining to 6% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races increased from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, suggesting a slight trend towards increased diversity. Other racial groups maintained minimal representation, mostly below 1%.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown significant fluctuations. From 2013 to 2016, there was a steady increase from $41,247 to $53,845. This was followed by a decline to $46,061 in 2020, a sharp increase to $55,544 in 2021, and then a decline to $45,885 in 2022. These economic shifts do not appear to strongly correlate with the minor demographic changes. However, periods of economic growth in 2013-2016 and 2021 coincide with slight increases in diversity, suggesting that economic opportunities may attract a more diverse population.
Population trends show a general decline from 4,146 in 2013 to 3,704 in 2017, followed by an increase to 4,193 in 2022. This recent population growth may be contributing to the slight increase in diversity observed in recent years.
Montana, as a state, has a predominantly white population, with the 2020 census showing 85.9% of the state identifying as white. Emma Dickinson Orchard Homes aligns closely with the state's overall demographic profile. The neighborhood's slight trend towards increased diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and multiracial categories, mirrors national trends of increasing diversity in many communities across the United States.
The economic fluctuations observed in the neighborhood may reflect broader economic trends, such as the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sharp increase in median income in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022 could be related to pandemic-related economic policies and their subsequent unwinding.
Emma Dickinson Orchard Homes remains a low diversity neighborhood with a strong white majority. Subtle shifts towards increased diversity are evident. These changes, coupled with economic fluctuations, suggest a community in slow transition, potentially influenced by broader regional and national trends towards increased diversity and economic volatility.
