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Demographic Evolution in Vista Grande, Albuquerque: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Vista Grande, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 53% of residents, while White residents constitute 39%. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $56,437. Vista Grande has experienced fluctuations in both demographic composition and economic indicators over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Vista Grande has transitioned from "Moderate Diversity" to a "Majority-Minority" community. In 2013, the neighborhood had a more balanced racial distribution with Hispanic (47%) and White (43%) populations. By 2022, the Hispanic population increased to 53%, while the White population decreased to 39%. This shift is part of a "Transitional Community" trend, with the Hispanic population showing a gradual increase. The community has maintained a relatively stable presence of other racial groups, including a small Asian population and a fluctuating Native American presence.
The median income in Vista Grande has shown volatility over the decade. From $79,576 in 2018, it dropped to $55,596 in 2020, rebounded to $75,126 in 2021, and declined to $56,437 in 2022. This economic instability coincides with demographic shifts, suggesting a possible correlation between changing racial composition and economic fluctuations.
The population has varied, growing from 673 in 2013 to 900 in 2019, before settling at 797 in 2022. This population growth, coupled with the increasing Hispanic majority, indicates a potential influx of Hispanic residents influencing both demographic and economic trends.
The demographic shift in Vista Grande aligns with broader trends observed in many urban areas across the United States, where Hispanic populations are growing and often becoming the majority in formerly diverse or white-majority neighborhoods. This trend is particularly pronounced in the Southwest, including New Mexico.
The economic volatility experienced by Vista Grande, especially the sharp decline in 2020 and subsequent fluctuations, mirrors national economic trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the neighborhood's recovery appears to be more uneven than national averages, suggesting local factors may be at play.
The transition to a Majority-Minority status in Vista Grande reflects a broader national trend towards increased diversity in urban areas. The rapidity of this change and the accompanying economic fluctuations may present unique challenges and opportunities for community cohesion and development in this Albuquerque neighborhood.
