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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Meadow Glen: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Meadow Glen, a neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado, is characterized by low diversity with a predominantly White population (86% in 2022). The median income in 2022 was $121,913, indicating an affluent area that has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. The neighborhood is located near the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, a former nuclear weapons production facility now serving as a nature preserve.
From 2013 to 2022, Meadow Glen maintained its status as a low diversity community, with the White population consistently above 75%. The Hispanic population decreased from 14% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 0% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. Residents identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 1% to 2% over the decade. These changes indicate a slow trend towards increased diversity, although not sufficient to change the neighborhood's low diversity classification.
The median income in Meadow Glen increased from $108,548 in 2013 to $121,913 in 2022, representing a 12% growth. This economic growth correlates with demographic shifts. The decrease in the Hispanic population coincides with rising median income, potentially indicating gentrification or changing housing affordability. The increase in the Asian population aligns with income growth, possibly reflecting an influx of high-skilled workers. The overall population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 700-900 residents.
Compared to national trends, Meadow Glen's demographic evolution appears conservative. While many urban and suburban areas in the U.S. have experienced rapid diversification, Meadow Glen has maintained its predominantly White composition. However, the gradual increase in Asian residents and those of two or more races aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas.
Meadow Glen's economic growth outpaces the national average, with its median income significantly higher than the U.S. median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021. This suggests that Meadow Glen is an increasingly affluent enclave within the broader Arvada area.
The stability in population size, coupled with rising incomes, indicates that Meadow Glen may be experiencing "in-place gentrification," where existing properties are being upgraded or replaced with more expensive housing, rather than seeing a significant influx of new residents.
In conclusion, Meadow Glen remains a low diversity, predominantly White community. Subtle shifts in its racial composition and significant economic growth suggest a gradual evolution towards a more diverse and affluent neighborhood profile. These changes, while less dramatic than in many urban areas, reflect broader national trends of suburban diversification and economic stratification.
