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Demographic Analysis of Pike Neighborhood: Predominantly White Population and High Median Income
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
The Pike neighborhood in Longmont, Colorado, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by a White Majority and high median income levels. As of 2022, the neighborhood is categorized as "Low Diversity," with 92% of the population identifying as white. Pike has historical significance in Longmont's development, originally functioning as an agricultural center before transitioning into a suburban residential area.
Throughout the past decade, Pike has maintained its status as a White Majority community within the "Low Diversity" category. The white population has remained above 88% from 2013 to 2022, with minimal fluctuations. There are subtle indications of increasing diversity, including a slight increase in the Hispanic population from 1% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, growth in the Asian population from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, and the most significant growth in the "Two or More Races" category, from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. Despite these changes, the neighborhood has not transitioned to a different diversity category.
The Pike neighborhood demonstrates high median income levels, which have generally increased over the decade. Median income rose from $135,025 in 2013 to $148,611 in 2022, with a peak of $176,384 in 2018. The population has grown moderately from 4,357 in 2013 to 4,484 in 2022. The consistently high income levels suggest that the neighborhood has remained economically exclusive, potentially influencing its demographic composition. The slight increase in diversity coincides with periods of higher median income, particularly from 2017 to 2019, possibly indicating that the area is attracting more diverse, high-income professionals.
Pike's demographic and economic profile is distinct when compared to national averages. The median household income in the United States was approximately $70,784 in 2021, less than half of Pike's median income of $156,540 for the same year. Nationally, the white population comprises about 60% of the total, significantly lower than Pike's 92%.
The neighborhood's resistance to significant demographic change, despite broader national trends towards increasing diversity, suggests that local factors such as housing costs, zoning policies, or community preferences may be influencing its current composition.
While Pike shows signs of being a slowly Transitional Community, particularly with the growth in multiracial and Asian populations, its change is gradual and from a base of extremely low diversity. The neighborhood's exceptional affluence appears to be a defining characteristic, potentially both a cause and effect of its demographic stability. As Longmont and the broader Colorado region continue to evolve, it remains to be seen whether Pike's unique demographic and economic profile will persist or if it will eventually align more closely with national diversity trends.
