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Demographic Composition and Racial Trends in Lower Greenlaw Estates, Flagstaff
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lower Greenlaw Estates in Flagstaff, Arizona, is characterized as a White Majority neighborhood with 71% white residents in 2022. The area has experienced demographic and economic changes over the past decade. The neighborhood's location near the San Francisco Peaks, sacred to several Native American tribes, may influence its demographic composition, including a notable Native American population.
Over the past decade, Lower Greenlaw Estates has maintained its White Majority status while experiencing subtle shifts in racial composition. The Native American population fluctuated between 20% in 2016 and 7% in 2022. The Hispanic population generally declined from 19% in 2013 to 12% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 0% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, indicating a trend towards increased racial mixing.
The median income in Lower Greenlaw Estates has shown considerable volatility. From 2013 to 2019, it grew significantly from $42,121 to $73,376, an increase of about 74%. However, there was a sharp decline in 2020 to $46,680, possibly due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The median income rebounded to $61,377 in 2021 but fell again to $47,280 in 2022. These economic fluctuations coincide with demographic shifts, with the period of highest median income (2017-2019) corresponding to a slightly higher white population percentage and lower Hispanic and Native American percentages.
The demographic trends in Lower Greenlaw Estates reflect broader national patterns in some ways while diverging in others. The growth in the multi-racial population aligns with national trends, as the U.S. has seen a significant increase in people identifying as two or more races. The notable Native American presence, despite fluctuations, is unique compared to many U.S. neighborhoods and likely reflects the area's proximity to Native American reservations and sacred sites.
The economic volatility, particularly the decline in 2020 and subsequent partial recovery, mirrors national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impact. Unlike many areas in the Southwest that have seen increases in Hispanic population, Lower Greenlaw Estates has experienced a slight decline, which could be worth further investigation.
Lower Greenlaw Estates maintains its White Majority status but shows signs of evolving towards greater diversity, particularly with the increase in multi-racial residents. The economic fluctuations, especially the recent declines, may have significant implications for the neighborhood's future demographic composition and overall socioeconomic character.
