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Demographic Evolution of Foothills Neighborhood: White Majority with Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Foothills neighborhood in Henderson, Nevada, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with increasing diversity. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 65% of residents, with Hispanic residents comprising 22% and multiracial residents 6%. The neighborhood's median income of $90,871 in 2022 indicates an upper-middle-class economic status. The Foothills area is situated near the McCullough Mountains.
Over the past decade, the Foothills neighborhood has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the white population was 78%, decreasing to 65% by 2022. Concurrently, the Hispanic population increased from 13% to 22%, and those identifying as two or more races rose from 1% to 6%. These changes suggest a trend towards a more diverse community composition.
The neighborhood experienced economic growth alongside demographic shifts. The median income increased from $83,105 in 2013 to $90,871 in 2022, a 9.3% rise. This economic improvement occurred simultaneously with increasing diversity, indicating the area's continued appeal to middle and upper-middle-class residents across various racial groups. The population fluctuated during this period, peaking at 7,592 in 2018 before declining to 6,985 in 2022.
The demographic changes in the Foothills neighborhood align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have experienced growing Hispanic and multiracial populations over the past decade, mirroring patterns observed in this Henderson community.
The economic growth in Foothills surpassed the national average. Its 2022 median income of $90,871 was significantly higher than the U.S. median household income of approximately $70,784 in the same year. This suggests that while becoming more diverse, the neighborhood has maintained its status as an affluent area, potentially attracting a mix of established residents and upwardly mobile newcomers from various racial backgrounds.
The combination of increasing diversity and rising incomes in Foothills reflects a pattern seen in some evolving suburban communities across the United States. This trend challenges older notions of suburban homogeneity and suggests a complex interplay between racial diversity and economic prosperity in evolving American neighborhoods.
