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Demographic Analysis of College Park Country Estates: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
College Park Country Estates in Gilbert, Arizona, is a neighborhood characterized by Low Diversity with a strong White Majority, comprising 78% of the population in 2022. The median income in the area has increased from $59,047 in 2013 to $72,582 in 2022, indicating moderate income growth over the past decade. The neighborhood has a population of approximately 1,000 residents.
Over the past decade, College Park Country Estates has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood transitioned from Low Diversity (77% White) towards Moderate Diversity as the White population decreased to 71%. Between 2017 and 2019, there was a brief return to Low Diversity as the White population increased to 76% before declining again to 71% in 2019. From 2020 to 2022, the community showed signs of becoming a Transitional Community, with Hispanic population growth peaking at 26% in 2020 and slight increases in other minority groups. However, by 2022, it reverted to Low Diversity with the White population increasing to 78%.
The median income in College Park Country Estates has shown an overall positive trend, increasing by about 23% from 2013 to 2022. This growth aligns with the maintenance of the White Majority status. Notable observations include a slight decrease in median income coinciding with a small increase in Hispanic population from 2013 to 2015, a significant jump in median income from $57,399 to $68,175 as the White population percentage increased in 2016-2017, and continued rise in median income reaching its peak in 2022 despite fluctuations in racial composition.
The trends observed in College Park Country Estates reflect broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. While many suburbs are experiencing increasing diversity, this neighborhood maintains a predominantly White population. The steady increase in median income aligns with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. The temporary increase in Hispanic population, peaking in 2020, reflects broader demographic shifts seen across many parts of the U.S., particularly in the Southwest.
The reversal of the diversity trend in recent years (2020-2022) is somewhat atypical, as many similar communities continue to diversify. This could be due to local factors such as housing costs, school districts, or employment opportunities that may be particularly attractive to the White majority population.
College Park Country Estates presents a case of a community that has experienced periods of increased diversity but ultimately maintained its Low Diversity, White Majority status. The economic growth experienced by the neighborhood may have contributed to its ability to resist broader trends of suburban diversification, potentially making it an attractive enclave for a specific demographic within the larger Gilbert area.
