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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Michael Way, a neighborhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, has transitioned from a Moderately Diverse community to a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality between 2013 and 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 40% to 48%, while the White population decreased from 38% to 27%. The neighborhood's median income rose from $44,345 to $49,391 during this period, indicating moderate economic growth.
The neighborhood has experienced an increase in diversity, with slight growth in Asian and multi-racial populations. The Asian population increased from 3% to 4%, and those identifying as two or more races also grew from 3% to 4% between 2013 and 2022. These demographic shifts suggest a trend towards greater racial diversity in Michael Way.
The population of Michael Way has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 53,000 and 59,000 residents throughout the decade. This stability in population, combined with increasing diversity and rising median income, indicates that the neighborhood is experiencing economic growth while maintaining its community size.
The demographic changes observed in Michael Way align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced growth in Hispanic and Asian populations over the past decade, often accompanied by a relative decrease in the White population percentage. The transition to a Majority-Minority community reflects wider demographic changes across the United States, particularly in metropolitan areas.
The economic growth in Michael Way, while positive, appears to be moderate compared to national averages. The U.S. median household income grew from $51,939 in 2013 to $70,784 in 2022, a 36.3% increase. Michael Way's growth is slower than the national average but still represents a positive economic trajectory for the neighborhood.
Michael Way's evolution over the past decade demonstrates a trend towards greater racial diversity, primarily driven by Hispanic population growth, coupled with moderate economic improvement. These changes reflect broader national demographic shifts while maintaining a distinct local character influenced by its position within the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
