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Demographic and Economic Trends in Sunnyslope: A Study of Racial Composition and Income
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sunnyslope, a neighborhood in Broomfield, Colorado, is characterized as a White Majority community with a high median income. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 492 and a median income of $136,545. Sunnyslope's small population size combined with consistently high median incomes suggests it is an affluent enclave within the larger Broomfield area.
Over the past decade, Sunnyslope has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with subtle shifts in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was 67% White with 11% Asian and 15% Hispanic populations. From 2014 to 2016, the community experienced increased diversity, with the Asian population peaking at 24% in 2014. From 2017 to 2020, the neighborhood shifted towards lower diversity, with the White population increasing to 78-79%. In 2021-2022, there has been a slight trend back towards moderate diversity, with the White population decreasing to 67% in 2022, while Asian (20%) and Hispanic (11%) populations increased.
The median income in Sunnyslope has fluctuated over the years but has remained consistently high. The highest median income was recorded in 2014 at $151,638, coinciding with the period of increased Asian population. There was a gradual decline in median income from 2015 to 2018, aligning with the period when the neighborhood became less diverse. Recent years have seen a recovery in median income, reaching $151,594 in 2021, paralleling the trend towards increased diversity. These economic trends suggest a correlation between increased diversity and higher median incomes in Sunnyslope.
Sunnyslope's demographic and economic trends can be contextualized within broader patterns. The neighborhood's median income is significantly higher than the national median household income, which was around $67,521 in 2020. The trend towards increased diversity, particularly with growing Asian and Hispanic populations, aligns with broader national demographic shifts in many suburban areas. The positive correlation between increased diversity and higher median incomes in Sunnyslope runs counter to some national trends where increased diversity sometimes correlates with lower median incomes.
Sunnyslope represents a case of a small, affluent neighborhood that has maintained its White Majority status while experiencing periods of increased diversity. The positive correlation between diversity and median income suggests that the neighborhood may be attracting high-income individuals from various racial backgrounds, potentially driven by factors such as job opportunities or quality of life in the Broomfield area. As the community shows signs of transitioning towards greater diversity in recent years, it will be interesting to observe how this impacts the local economy and community dynamics in the future.
