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Demographic and Racial Evolution of Village Park Four in Mesa, Arizona (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Village Park Four in Mesa, Arizona, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 625 and a median income of $88,092. The neighborhood has experienced significant fluctuations in its demographic makeup over the past decade, reflecting broader changes in the Phoenix metropolitan area's suburban landscape.
In 2013, Village Park Four was categorized as a Majority-Minority community, with Hispanic residents comprising 56% of the population and White residents at 37%. This demographic composition persisted through 2017, albeit with a gradual decrease in the Hispanic proportion. A notable shift occurred in 2018, transitioning the neighborhood to a White Plurality (49%) with a significant Hispanic minority (32%). This change marked the beginning of a Transitional Community phase, as the racial composition continued to evolve rapidly over the next few years.
The most dramatic shift happened between 2020 and 2021, where the neighborhood transitioned from a Hispanic Plurality (35%) with a significant White population (64%) to a White Majority (68%) with a much smaller Hispanic population (20%). This rapid change suggests a significant influx of White residents and/or outmigration of Hispanic residents. By 2022, the neighborhood had settled into a Moderate Diversity profile, with White (48%), Hispanic (34%), Asian (7%), and Black (6%) populations all represented significantly.
The median income in Village Park Four has shown a consistent upward trend, rising from $68,061 in 2013 to $88,092 in 2022, an increase of nearly 30% over a decade. This economic growth appears to correlate with the demographic shifts, particularly the increase in White residents and the introduction of Asian residents to the community. The most substantial income jump occurred between 2019 and 2020, with median income rising from $78,995 to $87,870. This coincides with the shift from a Hispanic Plurality to a White Majority, suggesting that incoming residents during this period may have had higher incomes on average.
The demographic evolution of Village Park Four reflects broader trends seen in many suburban areas of major Southwestern cities. The initial Hispanic majority giving way to increased diversity and eventual White plurality mirrors patterns of suburban diversification and subsequent gentrification observed in parts of Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Southern California. The rapid income growth in Village Park Four outpaces the national average, which saw median household income rise by about 10% between 2013 and 2022. This suggests that the neighborhood is experiencing more rapid economic changes than many other parts of the country, potentially due to its location in the fast-growing Phoenix metro area.
The introduction of Asian residents in 2022, albeit in small numbers, reflects a broader trend of increasing Asian populations in American suburbs, particularly in tech-oriented metropolitan areas. This could indicate that Mesa is attracting more diverse, high-skilled workers to the region. Village Park Four has undergone a significant demographic and economic transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a higher median income. These changes reflect both local dynamics and broader national trends in suburban diversification and economic growth.
