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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Boulder Creek, Mesa: A White Majority Neighborhood with Evolving Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Boulder Creek, a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, is characterized as a White Majority community with a median income of $95,325 as of 2022. The neighborhood has undergone demographic and economic changes over the past decade. Boulder Creek is located near outdoor recreational areas.
From 2013 to 2022, Boulder Creek maintained its status as a White Majority community, with the white population ranging from 65% to 75%. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 23% in 2014 and 2021, but generally remaining around 20%. The Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2018, before declining. Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander populations rarely exceeded 1%.
The median income in Boulder Creek increased from $86,545 in 2013 to $120,165 in 2019, a 38.8% increase. After 2020, the median income decreased to $95,325 in 2022. The population peaked at 4,597 in 2019, corresponding with the highest median income, and subsequently decreased to 2,105 in 2022.
Boulder Creek's 2022 median income of $95,325 is likely above the national average, indicating a relatively affluent community. The persistent White Majority with a significant Hispanic minority is typical of many suburban areas in the Southwest United States. The changes observed after 2020 might reflect broader national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including shifts in housing preferences and employment patterns.
Boulder Creek presents a picture of a predominantly white, economically stable community that has experienced fluctuations in diversity and affluence over the past decade. The neighborhood's ability to maintain a high median income despite recent population decreases suggests a resilient local economy. The declining diversity since 2019 may indicate emerging challenges in maintaining a balanced community composition. These trends warrant continued observation to understand their long-term implications for the neighborhood's social and economic fabric.
