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Demographic Analysis of Rancho Buena: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Rancho Buena, a neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona, exhibits characteristics of a Hispanic Majority community with low diversity. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 85% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $34,485. Rancho Buena is located in proximity to the University of Arizona.
Over the past decade, Rancho Buena has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority neighborhood. The Hispanic population has remained above 80% throughout the period, with minor fluctuations. There have been no significant transitions between diversity categories. The White population decreased from 14% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. The Black population has fluctuated between 1-5%. Other racial groups have maintained minimal representation, generally below 3% each.
The median income in Rancho Buena has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a gradual increase from $30,572 to $33,665. A significant increase occurred in 2020 and 2021, reaching $41,461 and $45,326 respectively. In 2022, there was a decline to $34,485. These economic shifts have not significantly altered the racial composition of the neighborhood.
Population trends show an increase from 8,839 in 2010 to 10,207 in 2021, followed by a decrease to 9,707 in 2022. This overall growth suggests that despite economic fluctuations, the neighborhood has remained accessible to its predominantly Hispanic population.
Rancho Buena's demographic profile is consistent with broader trends in Tucson and Arizona, which have experienced growing Hispanic populations. The neighborhood's 85% Hispanic majority is higher than Tucson's overall Hispanic population of approximately 43%.
The economic volatility, particularly the income increase in 2020-2021 followed by a decline, may be related to broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery efforts. The current median income of $34,485 is below the national median household income, indicating that Rancho Buena faces economic challenges common to many predominantly minority neighborhoods in the United States.
The neighborhood's stable racial composition despite economic fluctuations suggests strong community ties and cultural factors that retain residents in the area. This stability, combined with its proximity to the University of Arizona, presents challenges and opportunities for community development and economic growth.
