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Demographic Analysis of Arvada Center: Low Diversity and White Majority Persistence
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Arvada Center, a neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a White Majority comprising 85% of the population as of 2022. The median income in 2022 was $80,890, indicating an upper-middle-class economic status. Arvada Center houses the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, which may influence the neighborhood's demographic and economic profile.
Over the past decade, Arvada Center has maintained its status as a White Majority community with Low Diversity. The percentage of white residents has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 83% and 86% from 2013 to 2022. There have been subtle shifts in other racial groups. The Hispanic population showed variability, peaking at 15% in 2014 and 2016, but settling at 12% by 2022. The Black population emerged with a small presence (1%) from 2017 onwards. The Asian population appeared in the data at 1% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races fluctuated between 0% and 1% throughout the decade.
The median income in Arvada Center has shown significant growth over the past decade. In 2013, it was $61,605. By 2017, it increased to $74,237 (20.5% increase from 2013). In 2021, it reached $98,033 (59.1% increase from 2013). In 2022, it was $80,890 (31.3% increase from 2013, but a decrease from 2021). This overall upward trend in median income correlates with the maintained White Majority status and could be a factor in preserving the demographic composition of the area.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,200 and 1,300 residents for most of the decade, with a slight decrease to 1,039 in 2022. This stability suggests that the neighborhood has not experienced significant gentrification or displacement that might have altered its demographic makeup more dramatically.
The demographic stability of Arvada Center contrasts with national trends, which have generally shown increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The neighborhood's persistent Low Diversity and White Majority status suggest it may be somewhat insulated from broader demographic shifts occurring in many U.S. cities.
The substantial income growth in Arvada Center outpaces national averages, which saw median household income increase by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation). This above-average income growth could be attributed to the neighborhood's proximity to cultural amenities, potentially attracting higher-income residents and maintaining its demographic composition.
In conclusion, while Arvada Center has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade, its racial demographics have remained remarkably stable, characterized by Low Diversity and a strong White Majority. This stability, coupled with rising incomes, suggests a community that has been relatively insulated from the demographic changes seen in many other urban areas across the United States.
