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Demographic Analysis of Pine Knoll: White Majority with Increasing Native American and Hispanic Populations
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Pine Knoll, a neighborhood in Flagstaff, Arizona, is characterized as a Moderate Diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, the white population comprised 59% of the neighborhood, with Native American (24%) and Hispanic (13%) populations forming significant minorities. The median income in Pine Knoll was $45,353 in 2022, following fluctuations over the past decade. The neighborhood's proximity to Northern Arizona University likely influences its demographic composition and economic dynamics.
Over the past decade, Pine Knoll has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with the white population consistently around 60%. The Native American population increased from 12% in 2017 to 24% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 8% and 17%, reaching 13% in 2022. The Black population declined from 6% in 2020 to 0% in 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from Low Diversity in the early 2010s to Moderate Diversity by 2022.
The median income in Pine Knoll has shown volatility. From 2013 to 2019, it remained relatively stable between $24,381 and $27,383. In 2020, it increased sharply to $42,613, followed by a decline to $27,383 in 2021, and a significant rise to $45,353 in 2022. These economic fluctuations coincide with demographic shifts. The population grew from 951 in 2010 to 1,862 in 2022.
The demographic trends in Pine Knoll reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. The significant Native American presence is likely influenced by Flagstaff's proximity to several Native American reservations. The economic volatility, particularly the sharp increases in 2020 and 2022, may be related to national economic trends such as pandemic-related financial support and subsequent economic recovery. The neighborhood's median income remains below the national median.
The growth in population and diversity, coupled with rising incomes, suggests that Pine Knoll may be experiencing gentrification or urban renewal. This could be driven by its proximity to Northern Arizona University, attracting a diverse student and faculty population.
Pine Knoll represents a Transitional Community, evolving from Low to Moderate Diversity with a persistent White Majority. The neighborhood's demographic and economic changes reflect complex interactions between local factors and broader national trends of urbanization and increasing diversity.
