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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Northwest Arvada, a neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado, exhibits a "Low Diversity" demographic profile, with a White Majority comprising 89% of the population as of 2022. The area has experienced economic growth, with median income rising from $70,488 in 2013 to $93,494 in 2022. Northwest Arvada is located near the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, a former nuclear weapons production facility turned nature preserve.
Over the past decade, Northwest Arvada has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. The White population has remained the dominant racial group, with percentages ranging from 82% to 89% throughout the period. The Hispanic community increased from 10% in 2013 to 13% in 2016-2017, before declining to 5% by 2022. The Black population increased from 0% in 2014 to 2% by 2022. The Asian population similarly increased from 0% to 2% over the decade. The Two or More Races category increased from 1% to 3% in recent years.
The economic trajectory of Northwest Arvada has been positive, with median income showing significant growth. Median income rose from $70,488 in 2013 to $93,494 in 2022, a 32.6% increase over nine years. There were fluctuations, with peaks in 2018 ($101,979) and 2021 ($112,843). The population has decreased from 4,273 in 2013 to 3,844 in 2022, a 10% decline.
Northwest Arvada's demographic trends align with broader national patterns of slow suburban diversification, but at a more gradual pace. The area's economic growth outpaces the national average, with its 2022 median income of $93,494 higher than the U.S. median household income of about $70,784 in the same year.
The combination of high incomes, low diversity, and gradual population decline suggests that Northwest Arvada may be experiencing a form of "exclusive gentrification," where rising property values may be pricing out some residents while attracting a small number of affluent minorities. This trend may be promoting some diversification while also reinforcing socioeconomic segregation within the broader region.