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Demographic and Racial Composition Trends in Adobe Hills, Mesa: A Study of Neighborhood Evolution
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Adobe Hills, a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, represents a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 63% of the total, with Hispanic representation at 24%. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth, with the median income rising from $46,798 in 2013 to $65,542 in 2022. Adobe Hills is known for its desert landscapes and proximity to outdoor recreational areas.
Over the past decade, Adobe Hills has transitioned from a Low Diversity community to one with Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as Low Diversity with a white population of 64% and Hispanic population of 25%. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority, the community has seen an increase in diversity, particularly with growth in the Black and multiracial populations.
The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 19% and 32% over the years. The most notable demographic shift has been the increase in residents identifying as two or more races, rising from 3% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. This trend suggests that Adobe Hills is becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity.
The demographic shifts in Adobe Hills correlate with economic changes. The median income has shown an upward trend, increasing by about 40% from 2013 to 2022. This economic growth may have attracted a more diverse population to the area, contributing to the observed demographic shifts.
There was a jump in median income from $60,163 in 2019 to $73,994 in 2020, coinciding with an increase in the Hispanic population from 29% to 32%. This suggests that the neighborhood may have attracted more affluent Hispanic residents during this period. The population has grown from 5,140 in 2013 to 6,427 in 2022, indicating that Adobe Hills has become an increasingly desirable place to live.
The demographic changes in Adobe Hills reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity, particularly in suburban areas. The growth in the multiracial population aligns with national data showing an increase in people identifying as two or more races in the 2020 Census. The economic growth in Adobe Hills outpaces the national average, with its median income in 2022 ($65,542) surpassing the national median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021.
Adobe Hills is evolving from a predominantly white, low-diversity neighborhood to a more diverse, economically prosperous community. This transition reflects broader national trends towards increased racial diversity and suburban economic growth, positioning Adobe Hills as a microcosm of changing demographics in American suburbs.
