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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Mount Elden Foothills: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mount Elden Foothills in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a neighborhood that has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. As of 2022, it has a population of 843 and a median income of $42,544. The area is located near Mount Elden, which may influence its demographic composition.
From 2013 to 2017, Mount Elden Foothills was a Majority-Minority community. The white population ranged from 41% to 56%, while Hispanic residents constituted 34-40% of the population. Between 2018 and 2021, the neighborhood transitioned to a White Majority status, with the white population increasing to 68-78% and the Hispanic population decreasing to 14%. In 2022, the area showed signs of returning to a more diverse composition, with the white population at 60% and the Hispanic population at 32%.
The median income in Mount Elden Foothills has fluctuated considerably over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, income rose steadily from $51,262 to $76,050. A sharp decline occurred from 2018 to 2020, with median income dropping to $40,842. In 2021 and 2022, income showed signs of recovery, rising to $61,794 before dropping again to $42,544.
Population trends in Mount Elden Foothills have shown significant fluctuations. The population peaked at 1,461-1,498 residents from 2013 to 2015. From 2016 to 2022, a general decline occurred, with the population dropping to 843 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Mount Elden Foothills reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in many communities. However, the rapid changes and subsequent partial reversal in racial composition are somewhat unusual. The economic volatility observed in this neighborhood is more pronounced than typical national trends, suggesting local factors may be at play.
Mount Elden Foothills has experienced a turbulent decade of demographic and economic changes. From a Majority-Minority community with rising incomes, it transitioned to a White Majority area with declining economic indicators, and now shows signs of returning to a more diverse composition. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of neighborhood demographics and the complex relationships between racial composition, economic factors, and population trends.
