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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Denver's Harvey Park Neighborhood: 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
Harvey Park, a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, has experienced significant demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. The area transitioned from a Hispanic-majority community to one of moderate diversity with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, Harvey Park had a population of 15,104 and a median income of $76,956. The neighborhood is known for its mid-century modern architecture, featuring many well-preserved homes from the 1950s and 1960s.
The racial composition of Harvey Park has shifted notably over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Hispanic majority, with 50% of the population identifying as Hispanic. By 2022, this had changed to a moderate diversity classification with a Hispanic plurality of 46%. The percentage of white residents increased slightly from 40% in 2013 to 44% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, with a peak of 5% in 2018-2019. The black population also increased from 1% to 3% over the decade.
These demographic changes have been accompanied by economic shifts. The median income in Harvey Park rose from $60,605 in 2013 to $76,956 in 2022, representing a 27% increase. The peak median income was recorded in 2021 at $84,056, followed by a slight decrease in 2022. The population of Harvey Park fluctuated, growing from 14,215 in 2013 to a peak of 16,401 in 2020, before declining to 15,104 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Harvey Park align with broader trends observed in many urban areas across the United States. The increasing diversity and rising median income suggest a pattern of neighborhood change common in growing cities. The growth in the Asian population, while small in absolute terms, reflects a broader trend of Asian population growth in many U.S. cities. The slight increase in the black population could be part of a wider pattern of African American movement to suburban areas or previously less diverse neighborhoods.
The economic growth in Harvey Park, as evidenced by the rising median income, outpaces the national average wage growth over a similar period. This suggests that the neighborhood may be experiencing more rapid economic development than many other areas of the country.
Harvey Park has evolved from a Hispanic-majority neighborhood to a moderately diverse community with a Hispanic plurality over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by significant economic growth, potentially increasing the area's attractiveness to a wider range of residents. These changes reflect broader urban trends of increasing diversity and economic development, while the neighborhood retains its unique character through its mid-century modern architectural heritage.
