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Demographic Analysis of Lamplighter Neighborhood: Increasing White Majority and Economic Growth
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Lamplighter neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority of 96% as of 2022. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $72,701 in 2013 to $111,022 in 2022. Lamplighter is characterized by its suburban environment and proximity to the Rocky Mountains.
Over the past decade, Lamplighter has maintained a White Majority status. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood showed indications of moving towards Moderate Diversity. The percentage of White residents decreased from 79% to 88%, while other racial groups, particularly Black and Hispanic populations, experienced modest increases. In 2020, this trend reversed, with the White population increasing to 90% and rising to 96% by 2022, reinforcing its status as a Low Diversity area.
The Hispanic population experienced the most significant decline, decreasing from 9% in 2013 to 2% in 2022. The Black population fluctuated, reaching 7% in 2018-2019 before declining to 0% in 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes in the area. The median income increased significantly, rising from $72,701 in 2013 to $111,022 in 2022, representing a 52.7% increase over nine years. The period of highest income growth (2016-2018) coincided with a slight increase in diversity, suggesting that economic prosperity may have initially attracted a more diverse population. However, the trend towards lower diversity in recent years, despite continued income growth, might indicate rising housing costs potentially pricing out minority groups.
The population has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 1,148 in 2018 before declining to 848 in 2022, which could indicate changing housing dynamics or family sizes in the area. The trend towards increasing racial homogeneity in Lamplighter contrasts with many urban areas across the U.S., which have generally been becoming more diverse over the past decade. The substantial income growth in Lamplighter outpaces national averages, indicating that this neighborhood has become increasingly affluent relative to many other areas in the country.
Lamplighter has evolved into a highly affluent, predominantly White neighborhood over the past decade. While it briefly showed signs of increasing diversity in the mid-2010s, recent years have seen a reversal of this trend, coinciding with continued economic growth. This pattern raises questions about housing affordability and potential socio-economic barriers that may be limiting diversity in the area, despite its economic prosperity.
