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Racial Composition and Economic Growth in Eastside Park, Fort Collins: A Predominantly White Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Eastside Park in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a neighborhood characterized by low diversity with a predominantly White population, comprising 90% in 2022. The area has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $43,966 in 2013 to $71,955 in 2022. Eastside Park's proximity to Colorado State University likely influences its demographic and economic dynamics.
Over the past decade, Eastside Park has maintained its status as a low diversity neighborhood. The White population has remained the majority, fluctuating between 79% and 92% from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic community declined from 15% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Asian population decreased from 3% in 2013 to 0% in 2022. By 2021-2022, a small population (2%) identifying as two or more races emerged. Despite these minor shifts, the neighborhood has maintained its low diversity status throughout the period.
The economic trajectory of Eastside Park shows a strong positive trend. Median income rose from $43,966 in 2013 to $71,955 in 2022, an increase of about 63.6%. The neighborhood reached a peak median income of $81,521 in 2021 before slightly declining in 2022. The increase in median income coincides with a slight increase in the White population percentage and a decrease in the Hispanic population, potentially indicating gentrification or changing neighborhood preferences.
The population of Eastside Park has remained relatively stable, with a slight overall decline from 614 in 2013 to 560 in 2022. This stability, coupled with rising incomes, suggests a trend towards higher-income households potentially replacing lower-income ones.
The substantial income growth in Eastside Park likely outpaces national averages, reflecting strong economic development in Fort Collins or this specific neighborhood. Many urban areas across the U.S. have been experiencing increasing diversity, making Eastside Park's persistent low diversity somewhat unusual, possibly due to its specific local context. The combination of rising incomes, stable population, and decreasing diversity is often associated with gentrification processes seen in many U.S. cities.
Eastside Park presents a case of economic growth within a persistently low-diversity setting. The neighborhood has experienced significant income improvements while maintaining its predominantly White demographic composition. These trends suggest a process of economic uplift that may be changing the character of the neighborhood, potentially pricing out some minority populations and attracting higher-income residents. The proximity to Colorado State University likely plays a role in these dynamics, possibly influencing housing demand and demographic composition. As the neighborhood continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor whether these trends persist or if there's a shift towards greater diversity in the future.
