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Demographic Analysis of Superstition Ranch: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Superstition Ranch, a neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona, is classified as "Low Diversity" with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 67% of the total, with a median income of $66,981. The community has 595 residents as of 2022 and has experienced demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Superstition Ranch has maintained its White Majority status. In 2013, the white population was 68%. From 2014 to 2016, it briefly became "Moderate Diversity" with the white population at 61-63%. From 2017 onwards, it returned to "Low Diversity" status with the white population consistently above 65%.
The Hispanic population, the second-largest group, has fluctuated, peaking at 24% in 2015 and declining to 15% by 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 3% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a more mixed-race community. These shifts suggest a subtle movement towards increased diversity, albeit at a slow pace.
The median income in Superstition Ranch has been volatile over the decade. It started at $83,320 in 2013, peaked at $86,269 in 2014, then declined to $66,087 by 2017. This economic downturn coincided with the period of increased diversity. The community has shown resilience, with median income recovering to $74,831 by 2021, before decreasing to $66,981 in 2022. The overall population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 565 and 736 residents throughout the decade.
The demographic trends in Superstition Ranch partially reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity, but at a slower pace. The growth in the "Two or More Races" category aligns with national patterns. Economically, the neighborhood's median income remains above the national median, suggesting a relatively affluent status compared to national averages.
The community's resistance to rapid demographic change, maintaining its White Majority status throughout the decade, contrasts with faster diversification seen in many urban areas across the US. This could be attributed to its small size and suburban nature, which may attract a more homogeneous population seeking a specific lifestyle.
Superstition Ranch has experienced some demographic and economic fluctuations over the past decade but has largely maintained its character as a predominantly white, relatively affluent suburban community. The subtle shifts towards increased diversity, particularly in mixed-race populations, suggest potential future changes, but the pace of transformation remains slow compared to national trends.
