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Colorado University Neighborhood: Evolving Demographics and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Colorado University neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado, presents as a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 68% of the total, with significant Asian (15%) and Hispanic (10%) representation. The neighborhood is likely influenced by the presence of the University of Colorado Boulder, affecting its demographic makeup and economic characteristics. The median income of $69,018 in 2022 suggests a mix of student and professional populations.
Over the past decade, the Colorado University neighborhood has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with notable shifts towards increased diversity. In 2013, the area had Low Diversity, with the white population at 74%. By 2022, it had transitioned to Moderate Diversity, with the white population decreasing to 68% and other racial groups gaining representation.
The most significant change has been in the Asian population, which increased from 11% in 2013 to 18% at its peak in 2020, before settling at 15% in 2022. This shift suggests a Transitional Community status, with a trend towards increasing diversity, particularly in the Asian demographic. The Hispanic population has also seen a gradual increase from 8% in 2013 to 10% in 2022, further contributing to the neighborhood's growing diversity. The Black and multiracial populations have remained relatively stable, with slight increases over the decade.
The median income in the neighborhood has seen dramatic changes over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, the median income remained relatively low, ranging from $30,699 to $36,927. There was a significant jump in 2018, with the median income more than doubling to $68,105. Since 2018, the median income has remained relatively stable, with a slight upward trend reaching $69,018 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in the Colorado University neighborhood align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in university areas and urban centers. The significant increase in the Asian population is particularly noteworthy and may reflect growing international student enrollment or an influx of tech professionals, a trend seen in many university towns across the United States.
The dramatic increase in median income from 2017 to 2018 is unusual and may be specific to this neighborhood. It could be related to changes in university housing policies, urban development projects, or a shift in the types of residents attracted to the area. This change is more pronounced than typical gradual increases seen in most university neighborhoods nationally.
The maintenance of a White Majority status, albeit with increasing diversity, is consistent with many college towns in predominantly white states. However, the level of diversity achieved by 2022 suggests that the Colorado University neighborhood may be more diverse than the average neighborhood in Boulder or Colorado as a whole.
The Colorado University neighborhood has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community with a substantial increase in median income. These changes reflect both local factors related to the university's presence and broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban and educational centers.
