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Bennett Estates: A Study of Racial Demographics and Community Transition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bennett Estates, a neighborhood in Flagstaff, Arizona, is classified as a "Transitional Community" with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population constitutes 61% of the neighborhood, while the Hispanic population has increased to 24%. The median income in 2022 was $57,978, showing a decrease from its peak in 2013. Bennett Estates has experienced significant changes in its population and racial composition over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Bennett Estates transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" (75% in 2013) to a more diverse "Transitional Community" with a "White Majority" (61% in 2022). This change is primarily attributed to the growth of the Hispanic population, which increased from 15% in 2013 to 24% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category also increased from 4% to 9% during this period, contributing to the neighborhood's increasing diversity.
The Asian population in Bennett Estates fluctuated, reaching a peak of 9% in 2018 before decreasing to 3% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable, ranging between 1-3% throughout the decade. These changes indicate a gradual move towards "Moderate Diversity," although the community has not yet reached that threshold.
The demographic shifts in Bennett Estates correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, when the neighborhood was less diverse, the median income peaked at $88,666. As the community became more diverse, there was a downward trend in median income, reaching $57,978 in 2022. This represents a 34.6% decrease over the decade.
The population of Bennett Estates grew from 929 in 2013 to 1,111 in 2019, coinciding with a period of relatively high median incomes. There was a sharp decline in population to 802 in 2020, which aligned with a significant drop in median income. The population has since rebounded to 935 in 2022, but incomes have remained lower.
The demographic changes in Bennett Estates reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in many American communities. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national patterns of Hispanic population growth in many regions of the United States.
The economic trends in Bennett Estates diverge from national averages. While many areas experienced economic growth in the years leading up to 2020, Bennett Estates saw a decline in median income. This suggests local economic factors specific to Flagstaff or this particular neighborhood that are impacting income levels.
The sharp population decline in 2020 could be related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant population shifts in many areas across the country. The subsequent rebound in population without a corresponding increase in median income might indicate a changing economic landscape in the neighborhood, possibly with an influx of lower-income residents or a shift in local job markets.
Bennett Estates has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from a predominantly white, higher-income area to a more diverse community with lower median incomes. These changes reflect complex interactions between demographic shifts, economic factors, and possibly external events like the pandemic, showcasing the dynamic nature of neighborhood evolution in American cities.
