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Demographic Analysis of Ridgeview Glen: Racial Composition and Income Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ridgeview Glen, a neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, has transitioned from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community over the past decade while maintaining its status as a White Majority area. The median income in 2022 was $107,369. The neighborhood's proximity to Aurora Reservoir may contribute to its appeal.
In 2013, Ridgeview Glen was categorized as a Low Diversity community with a 73% white population. By 2022, the white population decreased to 69%, while the Black population increased from 10% to 17%. A small Asian population (2%) emerged by 2022. The most significant change occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the Black population temporarily increased to 24%, briefly categorizing the neighborhood as a Transitional Community. The Hispanic population decreased from 9% to 6% between 2013 and 2022, while the proportion of residents identifying as two or more races remained stable at 5-6%.
The neighborhood's median income fluctuated over the decade. Starting at $106,492 in 2013, it decreased to $70,947 in 2016 before recovering to $107,369 in 2022. The population grew from 752 in 2013 to 1,151 in 2022, a 53% increase. This growth, combined with the maintenance of high median incomes, suggests the neighborhood's continued attractiveness to diverse demographic groups.
Ridgeview Glen's demographic changes align with national trends of increasing suburban diversity. The neighborhood's ability to maintain high median income while diversifying is notable, contrasting with areas where increased diversity has been associated with declining property values or incomes.
The growth of the Black population in Ridgeview Glen, particularly between 2020 and 2021, may be part of a broader pattern of Black suburbanization observed in many U.S. metropolitan areas. This trend is often driven by factors such as better schools, more space, and improved quality of life, sometimes coinciding with urban gentrification.
The stability of high median income in Ridgeview Glen as it diversifies suggests that the neighborhood is attracting affluent residents from various racial backgrounds. This could indicate that Ridgeview Glen is becoming a desirable location for upwardly mobile minority families, potentially offering superior amenities or housing options compared to other areas in Aurora or the broader Denver metropolitan area.
Ridgeview Glen's evolution over the past decade demonstrates a neighborhood transitioning from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining economic strength. This transformation reflects broader national trends of suburban diversification but is distinguished by its ability to attract diverse, affluent residents, potentially serving as a model for inclusive community growth in the region.
