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Demographic Evolution in Agritopia: White Majority with Increasing Diversity (2013-2022)
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Agritopia, a neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona, currently presents as a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,408 and a median income of $101,464. Agritopia is known for its urban farming concept, blending residential areas with agricultural spaces to create a sustainable community lifestyle.
From 2013 to 2022, Agritopia has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority community. However, there have been notable fluctuations in diversity levels. From 2013-2015, the neighborhood showed Low Diversity, with the white population comprising over 70% and only the Black and Hispanic populations having significant representation (10-18%). From 2016-2019, there was a shift towards even lower diversity, with the white population increasing to 79-88%. From 2020-2022, a transition towards Moderate Diversity occurred, with the white population decreasing to 65-68% and increased representation from Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial groups.
The period from 2020 to 2022 shows signs of Agritopia becoming a Transitional Community. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 7%, and the Asian population grew from 1-2% to 9-15%. The median income in Agritopia has shown a general upward trend, rising from $92,645 in 2013 to $101,464 in 2022, with a peak of $112,561 in 2021. The population has grown from 1,466 in 2013 to 2,408 in 2022, indicating increased attractiveness of the neighborhood.
The transition towards greater diversity from 2020 onwards coincides with a significant increase in median income, suggesting that the neighborhood's increasing prosperity may be attracting a more diverse population. The substantial population growth (64% increase from 2013 to 2022) aligns with the increasing diversity, possibly indicating that new residents from various backgrounds are moving into the area.
Agritopia's demographic shifts align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The neighborhood's high median income ($101,464 in 2022) is significantly above the national median household income ($70,784 in 2021), suggesting that Agritopia is an affluent suburb experiencing demographic changes typical of prosperous areas near growing urban centers.
The urban farming concept of Agritopia may be a factor in attracting a diverse, affluent population seeking a blend of suburban living and sustainable practices. This could explain the simultaneous trends of increasing diversity, population growth, and rising median income.
Agritopia presents a case of a historically White Majority community transitioning towards greater diversity while maintaining high economic standards. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends of suburban diversification and suggests a dynamic, changing community landscape that may continue to evolve in the coming years.
