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Demographic and Economic Trends in Desert Palms Park: A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Desert Palms Park in Tucson, Arizona, demonstrates a Low Diversity demographic profile with a White Majority of 81% in 2022. The neighborhood experienced economic growth from 2013 to 2022, with median income increasing from $68,373 to $81,051. The area is characterized by well-maintained parks and proximity to the Tucson Mountains.
The neighborhood maintained a Low Diversity categorization from 2013 to 2022. The White population remained dominant but fluctuated, reaching a low of 71% in 2018 before returning to 81% in 2022. The Hispanic population peaked at 22% in 2018 but declined to 7% by 2022. Recent years showed small increases in Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander populations, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
Economic growth in Desert Palms Park was substantial. Median income increased by 18.5% from 2013 to 2022, outpacing inflation. A significant increase in median income to $100,353 occurred in 2021. The population remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 2,333 in 2013 to 2,283 in 2022, indicating an established community.
The economic growth correlates with the maintenance of a strong White Majority, suggesting that the area's increasing affluence may be attracting or retaining higher-income White residents while potentially pricing out some minority groups.
The trends in Desert Palms Park differ from broader national patterns. While many urban areas have seen increasing diversity, Desert Palms Park has maintained its low diversity profile. The neighborhood's economic growth outpaces national averages. The stability in population contrasts with the rapid growth seen in many Sunbelt cities, suggesting Desert Palms Park may be a mature, established neighborhood with limited new development.
Desert Palms Park represents a pocket of stability and affluence within Tucson, potentially insulated from broader demographic shifts occurring in many American cities. However, the recent small increases in minority populations and those identifying as multiracial suggest that this established neighborhood may be on the cusp of gradual diversification, aligning more closely with national trends in the coming years.
