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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sunburst Farms, a neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, is classified as a Transitional Community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 61% of the neighborhood, while the Hispanic population has increased to 23%. The median income in 2022 is $163,675, indicating an affluent community. Sunburst Farms is characterized by large lot sizes and agricultural zoning, allowing residents to keep livestock.
The neighborhood has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. In 2013, Sunburst Farms had Low Diversity with a White Majority (79%). By 2022, while still maintaining a White Majority, the community has become more diverse, particularly with the growth of the Hispanic and Asian populations.
The Hispanic population increased from 11% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, while the Asian population grew from 2% to 4%. This shift indicates a Transitional Community status. The median income has remained high, fluctuating between approximately $145,000 and $166,000. The population has remained relatively stable, suggesting that demographic changes are due to turnover in existing housing rather than new development.
The trends in Sunburst Farms align with national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly in the Southwest. The maintained high median income distinguishes this neighborhood from others experiencing similar demographic shifts. The growth of the Hispanic population in Sunburst Farms outpaces the overall growth of the Hispanic population in Arizona.
The stability of the high median income as the community diversifies is notable. It suggests that Sunburst Farms is attracting affluent members of various ethnic groups. This trend could indicate a broader shift in the demographics of affluent communities, challenging traditional associations between race, ethnicity, and economic status in suburban America.