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Demographic Trends in Reata South: A Study of Racial Composition in a Low Diversity Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Reata South, a neighborhood in The Pinery, Colorado, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a white majority comprising 85% of the population as of 2022. The area is characterized by high affluence, with a median income of $143,211 in 2022, significantly above national averages. Reata South is known for its views of the Colorado Front Range and proximity to the Rueter-Hess Reservoir.
Over the past decade, Reata South has maintained its low diversity status, with the white population remaining the dominant racial group. The white population percentage has decreased from 94% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3-5% throughout the decade. The most notable change has been in the "Two or More Races" category, increasing from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. Asian and Black populations have seen modest increases, from 2% to 2% and 0% to 2% respectively between 2013 and 2022.
The economic profile of Reata South has remained consistently affluent throughout the decade. Median income has fluctuated but generally trended upward, from $132,138 in 2013 to $143,211 in 2022, with a peak of $163,961 in 2021. The population has grown from 3,248 in 2013 to 4,162 in 2022, suggesting the area's increasing attractiveness to new residents.
The correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends suggests that the gradual increase in diversity has occurred alongside sustained economic prosperity. This could indicate that the area is attracting a diverse group of high-income professionals, potentially driven by job opportunities in nearby urban centers or the tech industry along the Colorado Front Range.
The slow diversification of Reata South aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan regions. However, the pace of change in Reata South appears to be slower than national averages, which have seen more rapid increases in diversity over the same period.
The area's high median income and gradual population growth suggest it remains an attractive destination for affluent families. This trend is consistent with many high-end suburban communities across the United States that have maintained their economic status while slowly becoming more diverse.
Reata South remains a predominantly white, affluent community. Subtle shifts in its demographic makeup over the past decade hint at a slow transition towards greater diversity. This change, coupled with sustained economic growth, positions the neighborhood as a gradually evolving, high-income suburban enclave that may continue to attract a more diverse, yet economically homogeneous, population in the coming years.
