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Demographic Analysis of West Pleasant View, Colorado: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Pleasant View, Colorado, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 80% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The city has experienced population growth over the past decade, increasing from 4,435 in 2013 to 5,230 in 2022. Economically, the area has seen fluctuations in median income, with the most recent figure at $92,773 in 2022.
Over the past decade, West Pleasant View has consistently remained in the "Low Diversity" category. There are signs of increasing diversity. The white population has decreased from 85% in 2013 to 80% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 8% to 11% during this period. There has been an increase in the Asian population from 3% to 4% and the emergence of a small Black population of 1% by 2022. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 0% to 3%, indicating an increase in multiracial residents.
The median income in West Pleasant View has shown an upward trend, rising from $81,760 in 2013 to $92,773 in 2022. This represents a 13.5% increase over the decade. There was a significant increase in median income between 2015 and 2017, peaking at $102,345 in 2017 before stabilizing around the low $90,000s in recent years.
The population growth and increasing diversity correlate with the rising median income, suggesting that the area may be attracting a more diverse, affluent population. This could indicate broader economic development in the region or changes in local industries attracting a more diverse workforce.
The trends observed in West Pleasant View align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in Hispanic and Asian populations, as well as multiracial residents, reflects similar trends seen in many parts of the United States over the past decade.
Based on the observed trends, West Pleasant View appears to be slowly transitioning towards greater diversity. If current trends continue, a further decrease in the white population, potentially dropping below 75% in the next 5-10 years, might be expected. Continued growth in Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial populations is anticipated. A potential shift from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" within the next decade may occur if the white population falls below 75% and other groups continue to grow.
Economically, the area seems likely to maintain its relatively high median income, potentially with continued modest growth. This could attract more diverse, educated professionals to the area, further driving the demographic shift.
West Pleasant View remains a predominantly white, affluent area, but shows signs of a gradual transition towards greater diversity. This slow but steady change, coupled with economic stability, suggests a community in the early stages of becoming more multicultural while maintaining its economic strengths.
