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Demographic Evolution of Railroad Springs: From Majority-Minority to White 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
Railroad Springs, a neighborhood in Flagstaff, Arizona, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the area was classified as a Majority-Minority community with Hispanic residents comprising 49% of the population and whites at 47%. By 2022, the neighborhood transitioned to a White Majority status, with the white population reaching 63%. The Hispanic population decreased, while the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 16% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Railroad Springs correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, when the Hispanic population was at its peak, the median income was $48,323. As the white population increased, the median income reached a high of $72,035 in 2019. However, by 2022, the income decreased to $62,085. The population of Railroad Springs has grown from 1,150 in 2013 to 1,426 in 2022.
The neighborhood experienced periods of Moderate Diversity between 2015 and 2019, where no single group held a majority, but there was significant representation from Hispanic, Native American, and white populations. The rise in the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races suggests a trend towards a more mixed community, potentially indicating a Transitional Community status.
The demographic shifts observed in Railroad Springs align with broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The increase in the white population and decrease in the Hispanic population could be indicative of gentrification processes, which often lead to displacement of minority communities and increases in property values and incomes. The growth in the multiracial population is consistent with national trends, as the U.S. has seen a significant increase in people identifying as two or more races in recent years.
The economic trajectory of Railroad Springs, with its peak median income in 2019 followed by a decline, mirrors national economic patterns affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic challenges. However, the neighborhood's current median income remains higher than it was a decade ago, suggesting overall economic growth despite recent fluctuations.
Railroad Springs has transformed from a Majority-Minority community to a White Majority area over the past decade, with significant economic changes accompanying this demographic shift. The neighborhood appears to be in a state of transition, balancing increased diversity with socio-economic changes that may be reshaping its character and community dynamics.
