Optimist Park SW in Tempe, Arizona, is a neighborhood with a white majority population. In 2022, 65% of residents identified as white. The area has experienced economic growth over the past decade. The median income increased from $74,741 in 2013 to $104,301 in 2022. The neighborhood's proximity to Arizona State University likely influences its demographic composition and economic dynamics.

From 2013 to 2022, Optimist Park SW maintained its white majority status but underwent changes. In 2013, the neighborhood had low diversity, with whites comprising 77% of the population. By 2022, it transitioned to moderate diversity, with the white population decreasing to 65% and the Hispanic population increasing from 10% to 22%. This shift indicates a transitional community moving towards greater diversity. A significant change occurred between 2015 and 2016, when the Hispanic population increased from 16% to 22%, while the white population decreased from 71% to 72%.

The neighborhood experienced substantial economic growth. The median income rose from $74,741 in 2013 to $104,301 in 2022, a 39.5% increase. This growth correlates with increasing diversity, suggesting that the influx of new residents, particularly from the Hispanic community, may have contributed to economic vitality. The population grew modestly from 1,111 in 2013 to 1,288 in 2022, a 15.9% increase. This suggests that economic growth is not solely due to population expansion but potentially to changing demographics and possibly gentrification.