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Demographic Analysis of Majestic Heights: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Majestic Heights, a neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado, is characterized by low diversity with a white majority of 79% as of 2022. The current population is 1,332 with a median income of $91,394. The neighborhood is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Over the past decade, Majestic Heights has maintained its status as a low diversity community with a white majority. The percentage of white residents has decreased from 84% in 2013 to 79% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 6% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The category of two or more races has grown from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Asian population has fluctuated between 2-7% over the decade.
The median income in Majestic Heights has increased from $69,563 in 2013 to $91,394 in 2022, representing a growth of about 31% over nine years. The population peaked in 2017 at 2,084 residents and has since declined to 1,332 in 2022, a decrease of about 36% from the peak.
The trends in Majestic Heights align with patterns seen in many desirable urban and suburban areas across the United States. The gradual increase in diversity, coupled with rising median incomes, is often associated with gentrification processes in attractive neighborhoods.
Boulder is known for its high cost of living and competitive housing market. The trends in Majestic Heights reflect these citywide patterns, with increasing property values potentially contributing to both the rising median income and the decreasing population as housing becomes less affordable for some.
The growth in the Hispanic population and individuals identifying as two or more races is consistent with national demographic trends. However, the pace of diversification in Majestic Heights appears slower than national averages, likely due to its already established character as a predominantly white, affluent neighborhood.
While Majestic Heights remains a low diversity community with a white majority, subtle shifts in demographics and significant changes in economic indicators suggest a slow transition towards greater diversity and increased affluence. These changes may have implications for community dynamics, housing affordability, and local services in the coming years.
