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Demographic Evolution of Whitney, Nevada: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Whitney, Nevada, is a Census-designated place within Clark County with a population of 37,115 as of 2022. It is characterized as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic plurality and moderate diversity. The median income in Whitney was $50,956 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Whitney has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority community. The Hispanic population has increased from 38% in 2013 to 41% in 2022. The white population has decreased from 35% in 2013 to 28% in 2022. The Asian population has increased from 11% in 2013 to 13% in 2022.
The Black population has remained stable at around 10% throughout the decade. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races has increased from 5% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. These shifts indicate that Whitney is moving towards higher diversity.
The median income in Whitney has shown modest growth over the decade, from $50,700 in 2013 to $50,956 in 2022. This represents a minimal real increase when accounting for inflation. There were fluctuations in median income, with a peak of $55,989 in 2021, followed by a significant drop in 2022. Despite income stagnation, the population grew from 33,813 in 2013 to 37,115 in 2022.
Whitney's demographic trends align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The growth in the Hispanic population reflects larger trends in the Southwest United States. Whitney's income growth lags behind national averages, which could be related to its status as a CDP rather than an incorporated city.
The community's evolution towards greater diversity without significant economic uplift suggests that Whitney may be experiencing challenges in translating its growing diversity into economic advantages. Whitney presents a case study of a Transitional Community, moving towards Higher Diversity while maintaining its Majority-Minority status. The economic indicators suggest that this transition has not yet translated into significant economic gains for the community as a whole.
