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Demographic Evolution of Maureen Highlands: From Moderate Diversity to Asian Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Maureen Highlands, a neighborhood in Renton, Washington, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a moderately diverse community with a white plurality to a majority-minority neighborhood with an Asian majority. In 2013, the neighborhood had moderate diversity with white residents comprising 49% of the population. By 2022, Asian residents became the largest group, representing 56% of the population.
The demographic shift occurred in stages. From 2013 to 2015, the area maintained moderate diversity with a white plurality. Between 2016 and 2019, it transitioned to high diversity as the Asian population increased. From 2020 to 2022, the neighborhood emerged as a majority-minority area with an Asian majority. The most significant change happened between 2020 and 2022, when the Asian population increased from 29% to 56%, while the white population decreased from 39% to 22%.
The demographic changes coincided with economic fluctuations. Median income in Maureen Highlands increased steadily from 2013 to 2019, reaching a peak of $166,906 in 2018. In 2020, there was a sharp decline to $111,730, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic and significant demographic shifts. The period of highest income (2015-2019) corresponded with a relatively stable racial composition, with white and Asian residents forming the two largest groups.
The demographic evolution of Maureen Highlands reflects broader trends observed in suburban areas near major tech hubs. The increasing Asian population may be linked to growth in the tech industry in the greater Seattle area, attracting skilled immigrants and their families. This trend is similar to patterns seen in other tech-centric regions like Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The neighborhood's economic resilience is evident in its maintenance of a high median income despite significant demographic shifts and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This suggests a robust local economy, potentially influenced by the presence of major employers like Boeing in the area.
Maureen Highlands exemplifies a transitional community, having undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. Its evolution from a predominantly white, moderately diverse area to a majority-minority neighborhood with a strong Asian plurality reflects broader trends in suburban diversification near major urban centers. The economic impacts of these changes, while notable, have not drastically altered the neighborhood's overall high-income status, indicating a complex interplay between demographic shifts and economic factors in this dynamic community.
