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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Estate La Colina, a neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, is characterized by a White Majority population with Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 77% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $118,370. The area has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade, with its current median income exceeding the national average. Estate La Colina is recognized for its upscale residential properties and proximity to Arizona State University.
Over the past decade, Estate La Colina has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with notable fluctuations. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood consistently displayed Low Diversity, with the white population around 78-79%. Between 2017 and 2021, a shift towards Moderate Diversity occurred, with the white population decreasing to 73-74% and Hispanic representation increasing. In 2022, there was a return to Low Diversity, with the white population rising to 77%.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory has been markedly positive. From 2013 to 2019, the median income fluctuated between $84,941 and $99,686, indicating a stable upper-middle-class community. Between 2020 and 2022, there was a significant increase in median income, peaking at $126,152 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $118,370 in 2022. This economic growth coincides with the period of increased diversity (2017-2021), suggesting a possible influx of high-earning professionals from diverse backgrounds during this time.
Population trends have been relatively stable, with a slight overall increase from 2,313 in 2013 to 2,462 in 2022, indicating a gradual but consistent growth in the neighborhood's appeal.
The demographic composition of Estate La Colina contrasts with broader trends in Tempe and Arizona. While Tempe as a whole has been moving towards greater diversity, Estate La Colina has maintained its predominantly white demographic. The neighborhood's median income growth outpaces both Tempe and Arizona averages, suggesting it is becoming an increasingly exclusive enclave within the city. The slight increase in Hispanic population (from 10% in 2013 to 16% in 2022) aligns with broader Arizona trends, though at a much slower rate.
These patterns indicate that while Estate La Colina is influenced by regional demographic shifts, it remains a distinct and economically privileged community within Tempe. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its demographic character while experiencing significant economic growth suggests a combination of established community preferences and possibly exclusionary housing practices or pricing that limit broader demographic changes seen elsewhere in the region.