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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Coronado Ranch: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Coronado Ranch, a neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona, exhibits a Racial Majority status with a White population of 60% as of 2022. The neighborhood is transitioning towards a more diverse community. Coronado Ranch has a median income of $102,021 in 2022, representing an affluent suburb of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The neighborhood has experienced significant population fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Coronado Ranch has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had Low Diversity, with the White population at 78%. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority, the community has shifted towards Moderate Diversity. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 11% and 20% over the years. There has been a gradual increase in the Black and Asian populations, though they remain small minorities. The "Two or More Races" category has grown from 3% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a more mixed-race community.
The median income in Coronado Ranch has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $95,043 in 2013 to $102,021 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The peak was reached in 2021 at $114,242. This general increase in median income correlates with the neighborhood's demographic diversification, suggesting that the area has remained attractive to affluent residents from various racial backgrounds. The population has fluctuated over the years, from a high of 4,292 in 2015 to a low of 3,610 in 2019, before rebounding to 4,063 in 2022.
The trends observed in Coronado Ranch align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. Many traditionally homogeneous suburbs have been experiencing increased racial and ethnic diversification over the past decade. This trend is particularly pronounced in growing metropolitan areas like Phoenix, where economic opportunities attract a diverse workforce.
The rising median income in Coronado Ranch, even as it diversifies, suggests that it remains a desirable location for upper-middle-class families of various backgrounds. This trend contrasts with some areas where increasing diversity has been associated with declining property values or incomes, highlighting Coronado Ranch's ability to maintain its economic status while becoming more inclusive.
The significant increase in residents identifying as two or more races also reflects a national trend, as the multiracial population in the United States grew considerably between the 2010 and 2020 censuses. This shift in Coronado Ranch may be indicative of changing social norms and increased interracial relationships in the broader society.
Coronado Ranch exemplifies a suburban neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly white, low-diversity area to a more moderately diverse community while maintaining its economic appeal. These changes reflect broader demographic shifts occurring across many American suburbs, particularly in growing metropolitan regions.
