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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Laredo Highline neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The Hispanic population comprises 43% of the residents, followed by White (28%) and Black (22%) populations. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes, accompanied by fluctuations in median income. The neighborhood's proximity to the Plains Conservation Center provides residents with access to Colorado's natural prairie ecosystems and educational programs about local history and ecology.
In 2013, Laredo Highline was characterized as a "Majority-Minority" community with a Hispanic plurality (41%). The neighborhood transitioned through periods of "High Diversity" from 2019 to 2021 before returning to a "Majority-Minority" status with "Moderate Diversity" in 2022. Notable demographic shifts include a significant increase in the Asian population from 3% in 2013 to a peak of 15% in 2021, before decreasing to 7% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, decreasing from 41% in 2013 to 29% in 2021, then increasing to 43% in 2022. The White population remained relatively stable around 26-30% throughout the decade, while the Black population varied between 19% and 26% over the years.
The median income in Laredo Highline has shown considerable volatility over the past decade. It started at $45,481 in 2013, reached a peak of $55,410 in 2018, and then declined to $47,898 in 2022. The period of highest diversity (2019-2021) coincided with higher median incomes, suggesting a potential association between increased diversity and economic growth. The recent decline in median income in 2022 corresponds with a shift back to a stronger Hispanic plurality, potentially indicating changes in the local job market or economic conditions affecting this demographic group.
The population of Laredo Highline has remained relatively stable, growing from 6,433 in 2013 to 6,183 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. This stability in population size, despite demographic shifts, suggests that changes are more likely due to internal community dynamics rather than large-scale migration.
The demographic shifts in Laredo Highline reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly the increasing diversity and the growing Hispanic population. However, the neighborhood's specific pattern of fluctuations, especially the rise and fall of the Asian population percentage, may be unique to local factors in Aurora or the Denver metropolitan area.
The economic volatility experienced by Laredo Highline is not uncommon in diverse urban neighborhoods, often reflecting broader economic trends and the changing fortunes of different demographic groups. The recent decline in median income might be part of a larger trend affecting similar communities in the wake of economic challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Laredo Highline presents a picture of a dynamic, diverse community experiencing both demographic and economic changes. These shifts highlight the neighborhood's adaptability and the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in urban America.