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Southeast Manchester: A Study of Racial Demographics in a Low Diversity, White Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Southeast Manchester, a neighborhood in Manchester, New Hampshire, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 89% of the area, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity. The neighborhood has experienced consistent population growth over the past decade, reaching 8,709 residents in 2022. The area is relatively affluent, with a median income of $93,460 in 2022, a decrease from the previous year's $111,980.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Southeast Manchester has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority neighborhood. The white population has decreased slightly from 91% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable at 2-3%. The Hispanic population has increased gradually from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The category of two or more races has grown from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The median income in Southeast Manchester has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2016, it remained relatively stable around $97,000-$98,000. In 2017-2018, it dipped to around $91,000-$94,000. From 2019 to 2021, there was a sharp increase, peaking at $111,980 in 2021. In 2022, it decreased significantly to $93,460. The population has grown steadily from 7,578 in 2013 to 8,709 in 2022, a 15% increase over the decade.
Southeast Manchester's slow diversification trend aligns with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations mirrors national trends, where these groups have been among the fastest-growing demographic segments. The neighborhood's economic resilience, maintaining a high median income even through fluctuations, suggests it may be more insulated from economic downturns than other areas.
The persistent Low Diversity classification indicates that Southeast Manchester is changing more slowly than many other suburban areas across the United States, which have seen more rapid diversification over the past decade. This slower pace of change could be due to various factors, including New Hampshire's overall demographic composition, which is less diverse than many other states, or specific local factors that maintain the area's current demographic makeup.
In conclusion, Southeast Manchester remains a Low Diversity, White Majority area. Subtle shifts in its demographic composition and steady economic growth suggest a slow but consistent trend towards increased diversity. This gradual change, characteristic of a Transitional Community, may continue in the coming years, potentially leading to more significant demographic shifts in the future.
