Western Greater Yellowstone Area Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Part I: Background Analysis Winter 2012 Research Team: Barbara A Trolson, Melissa Borders, Lyle Borders, Ty Wagner

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Impediments defined Any actions, omissions, or decisions taken because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin which restrict housing choice or the availability of housing choices Any actions, omissions, or decisions which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of housing choices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Housing Planning Guide, 1996, pp. 2-8)

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Purpose Serve as the substantive, logical basis for FHP Provide essential and detailed information to policy makers, administrative staff, housing providers, lenders, and fair housing advocates Assist in building public support for fair housing efforts both within a State or Entitlement jurisdiction’s boundaries and beyond (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Housing Planning Guide, 1996, pp. 2-8)

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Scope A comprehensive review of a State or Entitlement jurisdiction’s laws, regulations, and administrative policies, procedures, and practices An assessment of how those laws, etc., affect the location, availability, and accessibility of housing An assessment of conditions, both public and private, affecting fair housing choice for all protected classes An assessment of the availability of affordable, accessible housing in a range of unit sizes. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Housing Planning Guide, 1996, pp. 2-7)

Background Analysis Purpose Scope Provide an overarching context for the analysis that follows. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Webinar: Background, 2012) Scope Overview of the current demographics Grantees’ perspectives on the historical, cultural, and political context for the current demographics; Successes to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing; and An assessment of the larger fair housing challenges

Western Greater Yellowstone Area Northeastern Idaho and Western Wyoming Fremont County, Idaho Ashton, Island Park, St Anthony Madison County, Idaho Rexburg Teton County, Idaho Driggs, Victor Teton County, Wyoming No major cities analyzed

Population 29.4% increase

Ten Year Population by County Census Bureau Data Western Greater Yellowstone Area County 2000 Population 2010 Population % Change 00 - 10 Numeric Change Fremont 11,819 13,242 12.0% 1,423 Madison 27,467 37,536 36.7% 10,069 Teton, Idaho 5,999 10,170 69.5% 4,171 Teton, Wyoming 18,251 21,294 16.7% 3,043

County Percentage of WGYA by Population

Population by Race & Ethnicity Compiled from Census Bureau Data Western Greater Yellowstone Area Race 2000 Census 2010 Census % Change 00 - 10 Numeric Change 00 - 10 % of Regional Change Population % of Total White 59,594 93.8% 74,620 90.7% 25.2% 15,026 80.33% Black or African American 121 0.2% 305 0.4% 152.1% 184 0.98% Amer. Indian/Alaska Nat. 280 338 20.6% 58 0.31% Asian 309 0.5% 664 0.8% 114.9% 355 1.90% Native Haw./Pac. Islander 77 0.1% 95 23.7% 18 0.10% Other 2,437 3.8% 4,974 6.0% 104.1% 2,537 13.56% Two or More Races 718 1.1% 1,246 1.5% 73.5% 528 2.82% Total 63,536 100% 82,242 29.4% 18,706 Hispanic (Ethnicity) 4,223 6.6% 8,824 10.7% 109.0% 4,601 24.60%

Change in Hispanic Population by County Compiled from Census Bureau Data Western Greater Yellowstone Area (WGYA) County Total Population Hispanic Population 2000 Census 2010 Census Numeric Change % Region Change 00 - 10 % County Change 00 - 10 WGYA 63,536 82,242 18,706 4,223 8,824 4,601 24.60% . Fremont 11,819 13,242 1,423 1,255 1,694 439 2.35% 30.85% Madison 27,467 37,536 10,069 1,078 2,218 1,140 6.09% 11.32% Teton, Idaho 5,999 10,170 4,171 705 1,721 1,016 5.43% 24.36% Teton, Wyoming 18,251 21,294 3,043 1,185 3,191 2,006 10.72% 65.92%

Population by Age

Labor and Employment Labor Force = 73.5% increase Employment: 68.6% increase

Unemployment

Recommendations for Completion of AI From July – September, 2012: Complete Background Analysis: Finish compiling regional and county demographics; Compile city-level demographics Incorporate findings of housing profile study Conduct community and stakeholder surveys Submit information to client to generate maps

Recommendations for Completion of AI 2. From September - December, 2012 Analyze Background data to complete: Analysis of racial/ethnic segregation/integration Analysis of racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty Analysis of disparities in access to opportunity Draft report of identified Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Make recommendations for corrective action

Recommendations for Completion of AI 3. From January – April, 2013: Submit draft AI report for public review

Recommendations for Structuring AI Study* Weeks 1 – 2 (Client Facilitated): Introductory/training meeting with consortium members Training for research team on scope, data tools, & resources *Based on a 4-member research team

Recommendations for Structuring AI Study* Weeks 3 – 6 (**): Compilation of demographics (region, county, city levels) Collect historical, cultural, and political perspectives Conduct reviews of Comprehensive Plans (county and city) Conduct community and stakeholder surveys **Items a, b, & c facilitated by research team; item d facilitated by client. *Based on a 4-member research team

Recommendations for Structuring AI Study* Weeks 7 – 10: Generate maps Compile findings into Background Analysis report

Recommendations for Structuring AI Study* Weeks 11 – 15: Analyze Background data to complete: Analysis of racial/ethnic segregation/integration Analysis of racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty Analysis of disparities in access to opportunity Draft report of identified Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Make recommendations for corrective action