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Demographic Analysis of Friendly Village of Aurora: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood with Changing Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Friendly Village of Aurora in Colorado is characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 84% of the neighborhood. The median income has increased over the past decade, reaching $61,829 in 2022. This neighborhood is part of the larger Aurora, known for its cultural diversity and proximity to Denver.
Over the past decade, the Friendly Village of Aurora has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community. The Hispanic population increased from 73% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The white population decreased from 26% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The Black population showed variability, peaking at 8% in 2018 but declining to 0% by 2022. These trends indicate a transition from a Moderate Diversity community in the early 2010s to a Low Diversity community by 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade. The median income rose from $36,394 in 2013 to $61,829 in 2022, representing a 70% increase. There were fluctuations in income, with a notable dip to $39,166 in 2016 before a sharp rise. The population increased from 1,862 in 2013 to 2,347 in 2022, a 26% growth. The economic improvement correlates with the strengthening Hispanic majority.
The increasing Hispanic majority in this neighborhood aligns with broader trends of growing Hispanic populations in many parts of Colorado and the Southwest United States. The significant increase in median income outpaces national averages, indicating that this neighborhood may be experiencing faster economic growth than many other areas. The trend towards lower diversity is contrary to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban areas, suggesting that this neighborhood may be developing a unique cultural enclave within Aurora.
The Friendly Village of Aurora has evolved over the past decade into a more economically prosperous, yet less diverse community, with a strong and growing Hispanic majority. This trend reflects both local dynamics and broader regional shifts in demographics and economics. The neighborhood's trajectory suggests a consolidation of Hispanic cultural influence alongside economic advancement, potentially creating a distinct community character within the larger, more diverse Aurora context.
