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Demographic and Racial Trends in Spectrum Neighborhood, Gilbert, Arizona
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Spectrum neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona, is characterized as a White Majority community with a median income of $107,743 as of 2022. The white population comprises 65% of the total, exceeding the 50% threshold for a racial majority. Spectrum has experienced population growth from 3,604 residents in 2010 to 9,430 in 2022.
The neighborhood maintained its White Majority status throughout the observed period, with fluctuations. From 2013 to 2015, there was a trend towards increasing diversity. The Asian population grew from 16% to 18%, while the white population decreased from 56% to 54%. Between 2016 and 2020, the community shifted towards lower diversity, with the white population increasing to 71% by 2020. Recent years show a trend back towards Moderate Diversity, with the white population decreasing to 65% in 2022.
The median income in Spectrum has shown an upward trajectory, rising from $72,314 in 2013 to $107,743 in 2022, an increase of nearly 49%. During the 2013-2015 period, income growth was moderate, increasing by about 9.5% over two years. The shift towards Low Diversity (2016-2020) coincided with a substantial increase in median income, rising by 37% over this period. The recent trend towards Moderate Diversity (2021-2022) has seen a slight decrease in median income from its peak in 2021.
The demographic and economic trends in Spectrum reflect broader patterns seen in rapidly growing suburban areas across the United States. The initial increase in diversity followed by a period of white population growth is reminiscent of patterns seen in other high-growth suburban communities, particularly in the Sun Belt region.
The significant income growth outpaces national averages, suggesting that Spectrum has become increasingly attractive to higher-income households. This trend aligns with the phenomenon of "suburban gentrification" observed in many growing metropolitan areas, where formerly modest suburban communities experience rapid development and demographic shifts.
The recent trend back towards increased diversity, coupled with a slight decrease in median income, may indicate a maturing of the community. This could reflect efforts to create more inclusive housing options or the natural evolution of a suburban area as it becomes more established and diverse over time.
The Spectrum neighborhood exemplifies the dynamic nature of rapidly growing suburban communities. Its journey from a transitional community to a period of lower diversity and now towards moderate diversity, all while experiencing significant economic growth, provides a microcosm of broader demographic and economic shifts occurring in similar communities across the United States.
