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Demographic Analysis of Tule Springs: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tule Springs, a neighborhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, is characterized as a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 62% of the total, with Hispanic (16%) and multiracial (8%) populations representing significant minorities. The neighborhood has a median income of $94,878, which is above the national average. Tule Springs is located near the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, a site of paleontological importance.
Over the past decade, Tule Springs has maintained its White Majority status while experiencing changes in racial composition. The white population decreased from 65% in 2015 to 62% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained between 15-20%, the Black population increased from 7% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, and the multiracial category grew from 2% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. These trends indicate a transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity.
The demographic shifts in Tule Springs have occurred alongside economic changes. The median income increased from $85,365 in 2013 to $94,878 in 2022, an 11% rise. A peak in median income occurred in 2021 at $108,192, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population grew from 19,656 in 2013 to 20,393 in 2022. The increasing diversity coincides with economic growth, suggesting the neighborhood attracts a wider range of middle to upper-middle-class families from various backgrounds.
Tule Springs' demographic evolution reflects national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Its maintained White Majority status and high income levels distinguish it from many rapidly diversifying urban neighborhoods. The growth in the multiracial population aligns with national trends, as the U.S. Census reported a 276% increase in the multiracial population between 2010 and 2020.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory, with its high and growing median income, positions it as an affluent suburb in the Las Vegas and Nevada region. This economic strength may have moderated more dramatic demographic shifts seen in other urban areas, allowing for a gradual transition towards diversity.
Tule Springs represents a gradually diversifying, economically robust suburban neighborhood. Its evolution over the past decade indicates a community in transition, moving towards greater racial diversity while maintaining strong economic foundations. This balance of change and stability could serve as a case study in managed demographic transition in affluent suburban settings.
