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Demographic Composition and Racial Trends in Cooley Station, 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
Cooley Station, a neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona, exhibits a White Majority demographic composition with 68% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The community's median income was $70,172 in 2022. Cooley Station has experienced significant population growth since 2010, nearly doubling its residents by 2022.
Over the past decade, Cooley Station has undergone notable demographic changes. From 2013 to 2015, the neighborhood maintained a Low Diversity status with a strong White Majority (63-67%) and a significant Asian population (25-29%). Between 2016 and 2018, the area transitioned to Moderate Diversity, maintaining a White Majority but experiencing a significant increase in Hispanic representation and a decrease in the Asian population. In 2019, there was a brief return to Low Diversity with White Majority (70%).
From 2020 to 2022, the neighborhood shifted back to Moderate Diversity. The White population remained a majority but decreased to 56% in 2020 before rebounding to 68% in 2022. Other racial groups, particularly Hispanic, Black, and Asian populations, saw increased representation. These shifts suggest that Cooley Station could be categorized as a Transitional Community, experiencing dynamic changes in its racial composition over the decade.
The median income in Cooley Station has shown considerable volatility. From 2013 to 2016, there was a steady increase from $62,822 to $89,422, correlating with the period of Low Diversity and strong White Majority. Between 2017 and 2020, there was a fluctuating decline to $74,132, coinciding with the shift towards Moderate Diversity and increased representation of minority groups. In 2021 and 2022, there was a rebound to $86,846 followed by a decline to $70,172, occurring alongside the most recent demographic shifts. These economic changes suggest a complex relationship between racial diversity and median income in the neighborhood.
The demographic shifts in Cooley Station reflect broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming more common. The neighborhood's transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity aligns with national trends of growing minority populations in traditionally white-majority areas. The economic fluctuations in Cooley Station appear more pronounced than national averages. While the U.S. median household income has generally shown steady growth over the past decade, Cooley Station's median income has been more volatile.
The significant population growth in Cooley Station, from 690 in 2010 to 1,433 in 2022, indicates that it is a rapidly developing area. This growth, combined with the demographic and economic changes, suggests that Cooley Station is experiencing a period of transition and evolution, potentially reflecting broader changes in Gilbert and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
