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Somerset Acres: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Gradual Racial Changes
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Somerset Acres, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is classified as a Low Diversity area with a predominantly white population. In 2022, the white population constituted 87% of the total. The neighborhood experienced modest population growth from 194 residents in 2010 to 254 in 2022. The median income in 2022 was $65,770. Somerset Acres has a small population size, which may indicate a close-knit community within Fort Wayne.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Somerset Acres maintained its Low Diversity classification, with the white population consistently above 75%. The white population percentage decreased slightly from 86% in 2013 to 87% in 2022. The "two or more races" category increased from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 6% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. These changes suggest a gradual trend towards increased diversity, although not significant enough to change the neighborhood's diversity classification.
The median income in Somerset Acres fluctuated over the observed period. It increased from $46,526 in 2013 to $70,891 in 2021, before declining to $65,770 in 2022. The population grew steadily from 178 in 2013 to 254 in 2022. The increasing median income and growing population indicate that Somerset Acres has become more desirable over the past decade, potentially attracting a slightly more diverse and affluent population.
The trend of increasing diversity in Somerset Acres aligns with broader national trends of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in many American communities. The neighborhood's median income of $65,770 in 2022 is likely above the national median. The small population size and low diversity suggest Somerset Acres might be a suburban or exurban enclave, possibly resistant to rapid demographic changes seen in more urban areas.
Somerset Acres remains a Low Diversity community with a strong white majority. Subtle shifts in its demographic makeup and economic indicators point to gradual changes. The increasing median income and growing population, coupled with a slow increase in racial diversity, suggest a neighborhood in the early stages of transition. These changes are occurring at a slower pace than what might be observed in more urban or rapidly growing areas. The community's future trajectory will depend on whether these trends accelerate or stabilize in the coming years.
