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Demographic Analysis of University Hill, Boulder: A Low Diversity, White Majority 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
University Hill in Boulder, Colorado, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority comprising 85% of the population as of 2022. The neighborhood's proximity to the University of Colorado Boulder campus significantly influences its demographic and economic characteristics. As of 2022, the median income is $31,750, reflecting a predominantly student population.
Over the past decade, University Hill has maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a White Majority. The white population has remained above 80% throughout the observed period, ranging from 83% to 88%. There has been a small increase in the Asian and Black populations, rising from 2% and 1% respectively in 2013 to 3% and 2% in 2022. This indicates a gradual trend towards increased diversity, albeit still within the Low Diversity category.
The Hispanic population showed variability, peaking at 10% in 2015-2016 before decreasing to 7% by 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has consistently represented about 3-4% of the population, indicating a stable presence of multiracial residents.
The economic profile of University Hill shows significant fluctuations, likely influenced by its student-heavy population. Median income has varied considerably, from a high of $40,344 in 2013 to a low of $25,927 in 2017, before stabilizing around $31,750 in 2022. Despite income fluctuations, the population has grown from 6,484 in 2010 to 8,149 in 2022, a 25.7% increase. Periods of slightly higher diversity (2015-2016) coincided with lower median incomes, possibly reflecting an influx of diverse student populations.
The demographic and economic trends in University Hill reflect its unique character as a university neighborhood. The low diversity and predominantly white population may be influenced by the demographics of the University of Colorado Boulder student body. The median income, while fluctuating, remains consistently below the national average, typical of areas with high student populations. Despite economic fluctuations, the steady population growth suggests the neighborhood's enduring appeal, likely due to its proximity to the university.
University Hill presents a case of a university-adjacent neighborhood with a stable, low-diversity demographic profile and an economically volatile yet growing population. The slow but steady increase in minority representation, coupled with population growth, suggests a potential for gradual diversification in the coming years, though significant changes would be needed to shift the neighborhood out of its current Low Diversity, White Majority classification.
