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Cherry Hill, Flagstaff: A Study of Racial Demographics and Diversity Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cherry Hill, a neighborhood in Flagstaff, Arizona, is classified as a White Majority community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 75% of the residents. The neighborhood has experienced moderate population growth over the past decade, increasing from 425 residents in 2010 to 485 in 2022. The median income in Cherry Hill was $53,424 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Cherry Hill has undergone a subtle transition in its racial composition. In 2013, 71% of the population identified as white. This classification persisted throughout the decade, with fluctuations. The white population peaked at 84% in 2018. From 2018 to 2022, there was a gradual decrease in the white population percentage, dropping from 84% to 75%. Concurrently, there was an increase in the Native American population from 2% in 2018 to 7% in 2022, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 3% in 2018 to 7% in 2022.
The median income in Cherry Hill has shown considerable volatility over the reported period. From 2013 to 2018, there was a significant upward trend, with median income rising from $44,521 to $63,053. However, from 2018 to 2022, there was a sharp decline, with median income falling to $53,424. This economic downturn coincides with the period of increasing racial diversity in the neighborhood.
Population growth has been steady but modest, increasing by about 14% from 2010 to 2022. This growth rate, combined with the racial composition changes, suggests a gradual influx of diverse residents into the neighborhood.
The trend towards increasing diversity in Cherry Hill aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many American communities. However, the neighborhood's status as a White Majority area with 75% white population in 2022 still places it above the national average, where non-Hispanic whites make up about 60% of the total U.S. population.
The economic volatility experienced in Cherry Hill, particularly the decline in median income from 2018 to 2022, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many American communities during this period, including the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cherry Hill remains categorized as a White Majority, Low Diversity community, but there are signs of a gradual shift towards increased diversity. This transition, coupled with recent economic challenges, suggests a neighborhood in flux, potentially moving towards a more diverse future while navigating economic uncertainties.
