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Demographic Analysis of Githens Acres: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Githens Acres, a neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado, is a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, the white population constituted 77% of the area's residents. The neighborhood has a population of 189 people and a median income of $120,269 as of 2022. Githens Acres is located near the University of Colorado Boulder.
Over the past decade, Githens Acres has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents has decreased from 93% in 2015 to 77% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 1% in 2015 to 13% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a slight overall increase from 2% in 2015 to 6% in 2022. These changes suggest that Githens Acres is evolving into a Transitional Community.
The median income in Githens Acres has fluctuated over the past decade. The highest median income was recorded in 2016 at $180,554. After a decrease to $116,847 in 2019, the median income has increased to $120,269 in 2022. The periods of highest income coincided with the lowest diversity. As the community has become more diverse, there has been a slight overall decrease in median income. The population has remained stable, ranging from 163 to 200 residents over the decade.
The gradual diversification of Githens Acres aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The neighborhood's high median income and predominantly white population indicate it remains more homogeneous than many other areas in the United States. The increase in the Asian population may be related to growing international student and faculty populations at the nearby University of Colorado Boulder.
Despite the slight decrease in median income as diversity has increased, Githens Acres maintains a significantly higher median income than the national average, which was around $67,521 in 2020. This indicates it remains an affluent area even as it becomes more diverse.
Githens Acres is showing signs of transitioning towards greater diversity, but it remains a predominantly white, high-income neighborhood. The gradual changes in its demographic makeup reflect broader national trends towards increased diversity, particularly in university-adjacent areas, but at a slower pace than many other communities. The economic impacts of these demographic shifts appear to be minimal, with the area maintaining its status as an affluent neighborhood despite some fluctuations in median income.
