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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loma del Rey, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is classified as a "White Majority" area with 66% of its population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood has experienced changes in its demographic composition and economic status over the past decade. Loma del Rey is located near Kirtland Air Force Base, which may influence its demographic makeup and economic stability.
In 2013, Loma del Rey was a "White Majority" community with 68% white population. It transitioned to "Moderate Diversity" status around 2018-2019 when the white population decreased to 56-57%, and the Hispanic population increased to 36%. By 2022, it returned to "White Majority" status. This fluctuation indicates a "Transitional Community" trend. The Hispanic population grew from 23% in 2013 to 36% in 2018-2019, before declining to 25% in 2022.
The Asian population increased from 3% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, while other racial groups remained relatively stable or showed slight decreases.
The median income in Loma del Rey has shown volatility over the decade. It started at $66,561 in 2013, peaked at $68,959 in 2014, then declined to $55,615 in 2019. This economic downturn coincided with the period of highest diversity in the neighborhood. The median income then increased to $70,325 in 2022, correlating with the return to a stronger "White Majority" status.
The population of Loma del Rey has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 2,400 and 2,800 residents over the decade. The peak population of 2,806 in 2018 coincided with the period of highest diversity and lower median income.
The demographic shifts in Loma del Rey reflect trends seen in many American cities, where increasing diversity is followed by periods of gentrification or demographic reversal. The economic volatility may be influenced by local factors and national economic trends, including the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The return to a "White Majority" status coupled with rising incomes in recent years could indicate a gentrification process, where higher-income white residents are moving into or returning to the area. This trend is similar to patterns seen in other urban neighborhoods across the United States.
Loma del Rey exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has experienced significant demographic and economic fluctuations over the past decade. These changes reflect interactions between racial composition, economic factors, and potentially, the influence of the nearby military installation. The neighborhood's future trajectory will likely depend on continuing local and national socio-economic trends, as well as any policy interventions aimed at managing diversity and economic equity.