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Demographic Analysis of Fountain of the Sun: A Low Diversity, White Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Fountain of the Sun in Mesa, Arizona, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority of 83% as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income is $49,298 in 2022, placing it in a moderate income bracket. Fountain of the Sun is an age-restricted community primarily catering to retirees and active adults aged 55 and older, which influences its demographic makeup and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Fountain of the Sun has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The White population percentage has fluctuated, reaching its lowest point of 77% in 2016-2018 before returning to 83% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 8% in 2013 to a peak of 21% in 2016, before declining to 10% in 2022. The community has seen a gradual increase in diversity, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races growing from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in Fountain of the Sun has shown an upward trend, rising from $39,146 in 2013 to $49,298 in 2022, an increase of about 26%. The period of highest Hispanic representation (2015-2018) coincided with a steady increase in median income. Recent years (2019-2022) have seen both higher incomes and a slight increase in racial diversity, particularly in the two or more races category.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 5,000 and 5,500 residents throughout the decade. This stability, combined with the increasing income, suggests a community that is gradually becoming more affluent while slowly diversifying.
The demographic trends in Fountain of the Sun differ from broader national trends. While the U.S. as a whole has been experiencing a more rapid increase in diversity, this neighborhood's changes have been more gradual. This slower pace of change may be attributed to its nature as an age-restricted community, which tends to have lower turnover rates and a more stable population.
The income growth in Fountain of the Sun aligns with national trends of increasing median incomes, particularly among older Americans. However, the community's specific focus on retirees and older adults may contribute to its unique economic profile, as retirement incomes often differ from general workforce incomes.
Fountain of the Sun remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community, but shows signs of gradual transition towards increased diversity and economic growth. These changes, though modest, reflect broader national trends towards diversification and increased median incomes, albeit at a slower pace likely influenced by the community's specific demographic focus on older adults.
