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Demographic Analysis of Pecos Park, Arizona: A Study of Racial Composition and Income Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Pecos Park, located in Gilbert, Arizona, exhibits a specific demographic profile as of 2022. The neighborhood is classified as having "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (81% white population). The area has a high median income of $139,123, which is above the national average. Pecos Park is known for its recreational facilities, including sports fields and a community center.
Over the past decade, Pecos Park has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community, with fluctuations. In 2013, the neighborhood showed "Moderate Diversity" with 12% Black and 6% Hispanic populations. By 2022, it had transitioned to "Low Diversity" with the white population increasing to 81%. The community experienced periods of higher diversity between 2016-2019, classified as "Moderate Diversity" with increased representation from Hispanic, Black, and multiracial groups.
The median income in Pecos Park has shown an upward trend, correlating with demographic shifts. From 2013-2017, as diversity increased, median income rose from $103,880 to $116,770. During 2018-2021, when diversity decreased and the white majority increased, median income surged dramatically, peaking at $167,551 in 2021. In 2022, a slight increase in diversity coincided with a moderate decrease in median income to $139,123.
The demographic trends in Pecos Park differ from national patterns. While many urban areas in the U.S. have experienced increasing diversity, Pecos Park has maintained and strengthened its white majority over the past decade. The neighborhood's high median income, significantly above the national average, suggests it may be an affluent enclave within the broader Gilbert area.
The sharp increase in median income, particularly from 2018 to 2021, outpaces national trends and may reflect broader economic growth in the Phoenix metropolitan area or specific local factors attracting high-income residents to Pecos Park.
Pecos Park presents a case of a high-income, predominantly white neighborhood that has resisted broader national trends towards increased diversity. The community has experienced periods of demographic flux but has ultimately consolidated as a low-diversity area with high median incomes. These trends raise questions about local housing policies, economic opportunities, and community integration efforts in the broader Gilbert and Arizona context.
