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Demographic Analysis of Higley Park: A Study of Racial Composition in a Gilbert, Arizona 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
Higley Park, a neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,559 and a median income of $106,982. This suburban area has undergone significant growth and demographic changes over the past decade, reflecting broader trends in the Phoenix metropolitan area's expansion and evolving socio-economic landscape.
From 2013 to 2022, Higley Park experienced several demographic transitions. Between 2013 and 2017, the neighborhood was classified as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority, with the White population comprising 87% in 2013. In 2018-2019, there was a shift towards Moderate Diversity, with the White population decreasing to 62-63% while Hispanic and Black populations increased, suggesting a Transitional Community phase. From 2020 to 2022, the neighborhood reverted to Low Diversity with a White Majority (84-86%).
The median income in Higley Park has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $96,250 in 2013 to $106,982 in 2022, representing an 11% growth. During the 2018-2019 period of increased diversity, median income decreased slightly before rebounding. The return to a White Majority coincided with a significant income increase, peaking at $111,923 in 2021. These economic trends suggest a potential link between the neighborhood's demographic shifts and changes in housing affordability and local economic opportunities.
Population growth in Higley Park has been substantial, increasing from 422 in 2010 to 1,559 in 2022. This rapid growth likely contributed to the observed demographic fluctuations.
Higley Park's demographic evolution reflects broader trends in suburban Phoenix, where rapid growth has led to changing community compositions. However, the neighborhood's reversion to a strong White Majority contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas. The median income in Higley Park ($106,982) is significantly higher than the national median household income (approximately $70,000 in 2022), indicating that this is an affluent suburb within the greater Phoenix area.
The neighborhood's low diversity profile, despite being in a state with a significant Hispanic population, suggests that Higley Park may be experiencing some level of demographic isolation compared to surrounding areas. This could be due to factors such as housing costs, zoning policies, or community preferences.
Higley Park represents a dynamic suburban community that has undergone notable demographic shifts over the past decade, ultimately settling into a pattern of low diversity and high affluence. These changes reflect the complex interplay between economic factors, population growth, and racial demographics in rapidly expanding suburban areas of the American Southwest.
