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Golden Acres Neighborhood: A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority Demographics
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Golden Acres, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority. As of 2022, 91% of the population identifies as white. The neighborhood's median income was $54,641 in 2022. Golden Acres has maintained a population of approximately 300 residents over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Golden Acres has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood showed signs of moving towards Moderate Diversity. The Asian population peaked at 9% in 2015, and the Hispanic population reached 8% between 2016 and 2019. Post-2019, there has been a trend towards lower diversity, with the white population increasing from 81% in 2019 to 91% in 2022. The black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2% and 5% throughout the decade.
The median income in Golden Acres has shown fluctuations over the years. The highest median income was recorded in 2018 at $60,675, coinciding with a period of relatively higher diversity. As the community transitioned back to Lower Diversity post-2019, the median income initially dropped but has stabilized around $54,000-$59,000 in recent years. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations.
Golden Acres' trend towards lower diversity contrasts with many urban areas across the United States, which have generally been becoming more diverse. The stability in population size is notable, as many urban neighborhoods experience more significant fluctuations due to various factors.
The median income in Golden Acres has generally remained above the national median household income. This suggests that despite demographic changes, the neighborhood has maintained a relatively stable economic status.
Golden Acres presents a case of a neighborhood that has resisted broader trends towards increased diversity seen in many urban areas. Its economic resilience, coupled with demographic homogenization, could indicate a community with strong local ties and possibly limited new development. Further investigation into local policies, housing markets, and community dynamics could provide more insight into the factors driving these trends.
