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Demographic Analysis of Circle G Riggs Ranch: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Asian Population
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Circle G Riggs Ranch in Chandler, Arizona, exhibits a distinct demographic profile as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,606 and an estimated 615 housing units. It is classified as a "White Majority" community, with 69% of residents identifying as white. The area demonstrates increasing diversity, notably with a significant Asian population of 17%. The neighborhood is characterized by its high median income of $138,767 in 2022, which is considerably above national averages, indicating an affluent suburban area within the Phoenix metropolitan region.
Over the past decade, Circle G Riggs Ranch has experienced a notable transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity" with 89% white population. By 2022, it had evolved into a "White Majority" area with increasing diversity. The most significant change has been the growth of the Asian population, increasing from 2% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. This shift suggests a trend towards a "Transitional Community," with the area becoming increasingly multicultural.
The Hispanic population in Circle G Riggs Ranch has also grown, doubling from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Black population, which reached 5% in 2016-2017, has since declined to 0% in reported data for 2022, potentially indicating data anomalies or a demographic shift. The median income in the neighborhood has fluctuated over the decade, starting from $168,354 in 2013, peaking at $199,686 in 2021, before decreasing to $138,767 in 2022. Despite this recent decrease, the neighborhood maintains a high-income status.
The population of Circle G Riggs Ranch has fluctuated, growing from 1,408 in 2013 to 1,606 in 2022, with some years showing declines. The increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Asian population, correlates with periods of high median income, suggesting that the neighborhood may be attracting high-earning professionals from diverse backgrounds, possibly related to the technology sector in the Phoenix area.
The demographic shifts in Circle G Riggs Ranch align with broader trends observed in many affluent suburbs across the United States, particularly those near tech hubs. The increasing Asian population mirrors national trends of growing Asian communities in high-income areas, often associated with skilled immigration in STEM fields. The neighborhood's consistently high median income, even with fluctuations, places it well above the national median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The transition from "Low Diversity" to "White Majority" with increasing representation of other groups, particularly Asians and Hispanics, reflects a national trend of increasing diversity in suburban areas. However, the apparent decline in the Black population contrasts with many areas experiencing increased African American suburban migration. Circle G Riggs Ranch exemplifies a high-income suburban neighborhood in transition, moving from a homogeneous community to one with increasing diversity, primarily driven by Asian and Hispanic population growth. These changes, coupled with consistently high income levels, suggest a dynamic and evolving community that may be reshaping the cultural and economic landscape of Chandler and the broader Phoenix metropolitan area.
