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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Riggs Country: 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
Riggs Country, a neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona, is a White Majority community with a median income of $121,427 as of 2022. The area has exhibited characteristics of a Transitional Community over the past decade, with changes in racial composition and substantial economic growth. Riggs Country is located near the Chandler Municipal Airport, which may influence its demographic and economic patterns.
Over the past decade, Riggs Country has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with fluctuations in racial composition. From 2013 to 2018, the neighborhood's diversity increased, with the white population decreasing from 80% to 60%, while Hispanic and Asian populations grew. By 2020, the area had Moderate Diversity, with white (62%), Hispanic (28%), and Asian (6%) populations. In recent years (2021-2022), there has been a shift back towards a stronger White Majority (73% in 2022).
The neighborhood has experienced significant economic growth over the decade. Median income increased from $99,045 in 2013 to $165,957 in 2020, a 67% increase in seven years. There was a decrease in median income to $121,427 in 2022, but this still represents a 22.6% increase from 2013. The population has generally increased from 1,317 in 2013 to 1,500 in 2022, indicating growing attractiveness of the area.
The period of increasing diversity (2013-2018) coincided with steady economic growth, suggesting that the area's prosperity may have attracted a more diverse population. The sharp increase in median income from 2019 to 2020 occurred alongside a slight increase in the Hispanic population and decrease in the Asian population. The recent trend back towards a stronger White Majority (2021-2022) has coincided with a moderation in median income.
Chandler, Arizona, is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, which has been experiencing rapid growth and increasing diversity over the past decade. The economic growth seen in Riggs Country aligns with broader trends in the region, which has become a hub for technology and innovation. The median household income in Riggs Country ($121,427 in 2022) is higher than the national median ($70,784 in 2021), indicating that this is a relatively affluent neighborhood within the broader American context.
Riggs Country presents a case of a transitional community that has experienced both demographic fluctuations and significant economic growth over the past decade. While it has maintained its White Majority status, periods of increasing diversity have coincided with economic prosperity. The neighborhood's proximity to Chandler Municipal Airport and its location within the growing Phoenix metro area likely contribute to its dynamic nature and economic strength.
