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Demographic Changes in Southeast Crossing, Aurora: Shift 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
Southeast Crossing, a neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Majority as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,470 and a median income of $60,720. Southeast Crossing has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly white area to a more diverse community.
In 2013, Southeast Crossing was categorized as a White Majority area, with 58% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority at 56%, the community has seen an increase in its Black population, rising from 7% in 2013 to 27% in 2022. This shift has moved the neighborhood closer to the Moderate Diversity category, with two racial groups (White and Black) having significant representation.
The Hispanic population has decreased from 25% in 2013-2014 to 9% by 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 5-8% throughout the decade. The median income in Southeast Crossing has shown fluctuation over the years. It peaked in 2016 at $76,411 but has since declined to $60,720 in 2022, representing a 20.5% decrease.
The population of Southeast Crossing has experienced a decline, from 1,915 in 2010 to 1,470 in 2022, a decrease of about 23%. This population decrease, coupled with the income decline, suggests potential economic challenges in the area that may be influencing or influenced by the changing demographic makeup.
The demographic shifts observed in Southeast Crossing align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have seen growth in minority populations, particularly Black and Hispanic communities, over the past decade. However, the decrease in the Hispanic population in Southeast Crossing runs counter to national trends, which have generally seen increases in Hispanic populations in suburban areas.
The economic challenges faced by Southeast Crossing, as evidenced by the declining median income, reflect wider issues of income inequality and economic pressures in many American suburbs. The concurrent decrease in population could indicate outmigration, possibly due to these economic factors or changes in the local job market.
Southeast Crossing has evolved from a predominantly White community to one with increasing racial diversity, particularly with growth in the Black population. This demographic shift has occurred alongside economic challenges, as evidenced by declining income and population. These trends suggest a neighborhood in transition, facing both the opportunities and challenges that come with increasing diversity and economic pressures.
