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Demographic Analysis of Alta Mira: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Alta Mira, a neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a median income of $144,930, which is above the national average. Alta Mira is located near Arizona State University, which may influence its demographic composition and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Alta Mira has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a White Majority. In 2013, the neighborhood had an 86% White population. From 2015 to 2020, there was a decrease in the White population, reaching 68% in 2020. During this period, the community briefly approached "Moderate Diversity," with Hispanic representation increasing to 21%. By 2022, the White population returned to 80%, reinforcing the "Low Diversity" categorization.
The economic trajectory of Alta Mira shows an overall upward trend in median income. From 2013 to 2015, there was a significant decrease in median income from $131,470 to $93,367, coinciding with an increase in population and slight diversification. After 2015, the median income steadily increased, reaching $144,930 by 2022, despite fluctuations in population. The period of lowest median income (2015-2016) corresponded with the highest Hispanic representation, suggesting a potential correlation between increased diversity and economic changes.
Alta Mira's demographic trends contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity. The neighborhood's maintenance of a White Majority and high median income suggests it may be an enclave of affluence within Tempe.
The proximity to Arizona State University might explain some of the demographic fluctuations, as student populations can influence local demographics and economics. The high median income and predominantly White population could indicate that Alta Mira is a preferred residential area for university faculty or high-earning professionals associated with the university or local industries.
Alta Mira presents a case of a neighborhood that has experienced subtle demographic shifts while maintaining its overall character as an affluent, predominantly White community. The brief period of increased diversity in the mid-2010s, followed by a return to the original demographic composition, highlights the complex relationship between racial composition and economic factors in shaping neighborhood dynamics.
