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Demographic Analysis of East Orangewood Estates: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Orangewood Estates in Mesa, Arizona, demonstrates a low diversity demographic profile with a White majority of 81% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $82,243 in 2013 to $100,702 in 2022, indicating an upper-middle-class community. East Orangewood Estates is characterized by spacious lots and ranch-style homes, which have become more desirable in recent years, contributing to its economic stability and growth.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, East Orangewood Estates maintained a low diversity categorization, with the White population remaining dominant. The White population percentage fluctuated between 74% and 82%, reaching its lowest point in 2019 (74%) before increasing to 81% in 2022. The Hispanic population showed a gradual increase from 15% in 2013 to a peak of 18% in 2021, before declining to 12% in 2022. Other racial groups maintained relatively stable, small percentages throughout the decade.
The economic trajectory of East Orangewood Estates shows a positive trend with some fluctuations. Median income increased by 22.4% from 2013 to 2022, rising from $82,243 to $100,702. A peak occurred in 2021 with a median income of $113,111, followed by a slight decrease in 2022. Population figures remained relatively stable, with a slight overall decrease from 3,058 in 2010 to 2,909 in 2022.
The economic growth appears to correlate with the maintenance of the White majority status, suggesting that the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to affluent White households. The slight dip in diversity in 2022 coincides with a decrease in median income from its 2021 peak, which could indicate a relationship between economic factors and demographic composition.
The median household income in East Orangewood Estates ($100,702 in 2022) is higher than the national median income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this neighborhood is more affluent than average. The neighborhood's low diversity profile contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. This suggests that East Orangewood Estates may be somewhat insulated from broader demographic shifts occurring in many parts of the country. The slight increase in diversity observed between 2013 and 2021, followed by a reversal in 2022, could be reflective of broader socio-economic trends, such as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on housing markets and migration patterns.
East Orangewood Estates presents a picture of a stable, affluent, predominantly White neighborhood that has experienced steady economic growth over the past decade. While there have been minor fluctuations in diversity, the overall demographic profile has remained consistent. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its economic status and demographic composition in the face of national trends towards increased diversity suggests a combination of local factors, possibly including housing policies, school quality, or community preferences, that have preserved its distinct character.
