1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. Population
29.4% increase

8. Ten Year Population by County
Census Bureau Data
Western Greater Yellowstone Area
County
2000 Population
2010 Population
% Change
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

9. County Percentage of WGYA by Population

10. Population by Race & Ethnicity
Compiled from Census Bureau Data
Western Greater Yellowstone Area
Race
2000 Census
2010 Census
% Change
Numeric Change
% 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%

11. 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
% County Change
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%

12. Population by Age

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

14. Unemployment

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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

19. 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

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

21. 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