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Kate Mitchell Neighborhood: A Study of Low Diversity and Racial Demographics
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Kate Mitchell neighborhood in Ames, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority". As of 2022, 82% of the population identifies as white, with a median income of $58,280. The neighborhood's proximity to Iowa State University likely influences its demographic composition and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Kate Mitchell has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". However, subtle shifts have occurred within this classification. The white population has decreased slightly from 88% in 2017 to 82% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 4% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, possibly due to the neighborhood's proximity to Iowa State University. The black population has grown from 0% in 2017 to 5% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, between 3-6% throughout the decade.
The median income in Kate Mitchell has fluctuated over the past decade. The highest median income was recorded in 2018 at $67,064. There was a significant drop from 2019 ($64,316) to 2021 ($53,681), possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The median income has shown signs of recovery in 2022, increasing to $58,280. These economic shifts do not appear to directly correlate with the gradual increase in diversity.
Population growth has been steady, increasing from 4,403 in 2010 to 5,715 in 2022. This growth might be contributing to the slow diversification of the neighborhood.
The demographic trends in Kate Mitchell align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity, albeit at a slower pace. Many university towns across the U.S. have seen increases in their Asian and international populations due to growing enrollment of international students and recruitment of global faculty. The economic fluctuations, particularly the dip in median income during 2020-2021, mirror national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the recovery in 2022 suggests resilience, possibly due to the stabilizing presence of the university in the local economy.
Kate Mitchell remains a predominantly white, low-diversity neighborhood, but subtle shifts towards increased diversity are evident. The economic picture shows resilience in the face of recent challenges, with signs of recovery. As the neighborhood continues to grow, it will be important to monitor whether these gradual demographic changes accelerate, potentially leading to a more diverse community in the future.
