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Demographic and Economic Trends in Hospital Hill, Flagstaff: A Study of Racial Composition and Income Changes
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hospital Hill in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a neighborhood characterized by Low Diversity with a significant White Majority of 88% in 2022. The area has experienced economic fluctuations over the past decade, with a current median income of $98,144 in 2022, higher than previous years. The neighborhood's proximity to medical facilities likely influences its demographic and economic composition.
Over the past decade, Hospital Hill has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with subtle shifts. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood showed signs of moving towards Moderate Diversity, with the Hispanic population reaching 21% in 2016 and the Native American population peaking at 11% in 2016-2017. Post-2017, there was a trend back towards Low Diversity, with the White population increasing from 69% in 2017 to 88% in 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 21% in 2016 to 7% in 2022.
The economic landscape of Hospital Hill has shown significant volatility. Median income rose from $61,673 in 2013 to $88,407 in 2019. A decline occurred in 2020, with median income dropping to $55,476. Since 2020, there has been a recovery and growth, with median income reaching $98,144 in 2022, the highest in the recorded period.
These economic shifts correlate with demographic changes. The period of highest diversity (2013-2017) coincided with stable, moderate income levels. The trend towards Lower Diversity from 2018 onwards aligns with a period of higher income volatility and ultimately higher median incomes. The increase in White population percentage from 2020 to 2022 (83% to 88%) coincides with the rapid income recovery post-pandemic.
These trends suggest that Hospital Hill may be experiencing gentrification. The increasing median income and simultaneous decrease in minority populations, particularly Hispanic residents, is indicative of changing neighborhood dynamics seen in many urban areas. The neighborhood's proximity to medical facilities might explain its resilience and rapid economic recovery post-2020. Healthcare jobs often provide stable, high-paying employment, which could contribute to the area's economic rebound and changing demographics.
Hospital Hill has transitioned from a moderately diverse community with stable incomes to a less diverse, higher-income area over the past decade. This shift reflects broader trends of urban gentrification and economic segregation, potentially driven by its positioning near healthcare facilities. The rapid post-pandemic recovery suggests a resilient local economy, but also raises questions about accessibility and affordability for diverse populations in the future.
