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Demographic and Racial Composition of McCullough Hills: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Diversity
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
McCullough Hills, a neighborhood in Henderson, Nevada, is characterized as a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 62% of the total, with Hispanic (15%) and Black (9%) populations representing significant minorities. The neighborhood has experienced population growth from 11,620 in 2010 to 18,060 in 2022. The median income has increased to $89,781 in 2022, indicating an affluent community. McCullough Hills is known for its scenic views of the Las Vegas Valley and proximity to outdoor recreational areas.
Over the past decade, McCullough Hills has transitioned from a Low Diversity community to one of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as White Majority with 65% white population. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 62%, approaching the threshold for a potential shift to a White Plurality. The Hispanic population has shown significant growth, increasing from 13% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, with a peak of 18% in 2021. The Black population has grown steadily from 7% to 9%. These changes suggest a trend towards increasing diversity.
The Asian population has remained relatively stable at 9-11%, while the proportion of residents identifying as two or more races has increased from 2% to 5%. The demographic shifts in McCullough Hills have coincided with substantial economic growth. The median income has risen from $66,529 in 2013 to $89,781 in 2022, a 35% increase. This economic improvement has occurred alongside population growth and increased diversity, suggesting that the neighborhood has been attracting affluent residents from various racial backgrounds.
The most significant income increases occurred between 2018 and 2019 (from $81,637 to $89,355) and between 2020 and 2021 (from $89,505 to $92,628). These periods also saw continued diversification, indicating that the influx of new residents may have included higher-income individuals from diverse backgrounds.
The trends observed in McCullough Hills align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. Many suburbs have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade, particularly with growth in Hispanic and Asian populations. The economic growth in McCullough Hills outpaces the national average, which saw median household income rise from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2021, a 36% increase over 8 years compared to McCullough Hills' 39% increase over the same period.
The neighborhood's demographic evolution reflects a national trend towards suburban diversification, but its strong economic growth suggests it may be particularly attractive to upwardly mobile professionals from diverse backgrounds. This combination of increasing diversity and rising affluence could position McCullough Hills as a desirable location for those seeking a blend of suburban amenities and a more diverse community environment.
