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Demographic and Economic Shifts in Fitzsimons, Aurora: A Study of Racial Diversity and Income Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Fitzsimons neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, experienced significant demographic changes between 2010 and 2022. The population increased from 294 in 2010 to 1,696 in 2022. This growth coincided with the redevelopment of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center into the Anschutz Medical Campus.
In 2013, Fitzsimons had a white majority population at 63%. By 2022, the white population decreased to 55%, maintaining a plurality but no longer a majority. This shift indicates a trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 17-27% over the decade. The Asian population increased from 11% in 2013 to 16% in 2021, before decreasing to 10% in 2022. The Native American population grew from negligible numbers to 7% in 2022.
The median income in Fitzsimons increased from $32,568 in 2013 to $51,493 in 2022, representing a 58% increase. The most significant income increase occurred between 2015 and 2016, with median income rising from $25,256 to $36,426, a 44% increase in a single year. This economic growth correlates with the neighborhood's demographic changes and likely reflects the influx of higher-paying jobs associated with the medical campus development.
The demographic shifts in Fitzsimons reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and economic development often occur simultaneously. The rapid growth and diversification of Fitzsimons are particularly noteworthy and likely outpace national averages for demographic change.
The median income growth in Fitzsimons has outpaced national trends. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation), Fitzsimons saw a 58% increase in nominal terms, suggesting significant real income growth even after accounting for inflation.
The transformation of Fitzsimons from a predominantly white neighborhood to one of moderate diversity with a growing Asian and Native American population is indicative of changing urban demographics across the country. The speed and extent of this change, likely driven by the medical campus development, make Fitzsimons a case study in rapid urban transformation and its effects on local demographics and economics.
