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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Lagos Vistoso: A White Majority Neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lagos Vistoso, a neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with a high median income. As of 2022, the neighborhood had a population of 2,349 and a median income of $144,678. Lagos Vistoso has maintained its status as an affluent enclave within Chandler, with median incomes significantly above national averages throughout the observed period.
Over the past decade, Lagos Vistoso has predominantly maintained its status as a White Majority community. The percentage of white residents fluctuated between 62% and 82% from 2013 to 2022, always maintaining a clear majority. The Asian community has maintained a significant presence, ranging from 10% to 20% of the population. There have been noticeable fluctuations in the Hispanic population, from a low of 2% in 2020 to highs of 16% in 2014 and 2015. The Black population, while consistently low, has shown a slight increase from 1-2% in earlier years to 3-4% in recent years.
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth over the decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $130,730 to $144,678, with a peak of $161,724 in 2021. This represents an overall growth of about 10.7% over the period. The population has grown from 1,877 in 2013 to 2,349 in 2022, an increase of about 25%.
The economic trends correlate with the demographic shifts in several ways. The stable and significant Asian population percentage may have contributed to maintaining the neighborhood's high median income. The fluctuations in the Hispanic population might be related to economic factors, with the lowest point coinciding with a period of rapid income growth in the neighborhood. The slight increase in Black residents in recent years, coupled with continued high median incomes, suggests that the neighborhood is attracting affluent Black families.
Lagos Vistoso's median income of $144,678 in 2022 is significantly higher than the national median household income, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's demographic composition, while showing signs of increasing diversity, still reflects less diversity than many urban areas across the United States. However, the trends towards increased representation of Hispanic, Asian, and Black residents align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas.
The economic growth in Lagos Vistoso outpaces national averages, suggesting that it remains an attractive area for high-income individuals and families. Lagos Vistoso presents a case of a historically White Majority, high-income neighborhood that is gradually becoming more diverse while maintaining its economic status. This evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and the migration of affluent minority families to traditionally white, wealthy areas.
