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Demographic Evolution of Tollgate Overlook: From White to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tollgate Overlook, a neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a Hispanic Plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 6,289 and a median income of $59,932. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade.
In 2013, Tollgate Overlook displayed a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality (37%). From 2014 to 2019, it maintained Moderate Diversity but shifted to a Black Plurality, with the Black population consistently representing the largest group (ranging from 27% to 36%). In 2020, there was a brief return to a White Plurality (41%). By 2022, the neighborhood had transitioned to a Hispanic Plurality (34%), marking a significant shift in its demographic makeup.
The median income in Tollgate Overlook has shown fluctuations over the years, ranging from a low of $53,769 in 2015 to a high of $63,122 in 2019. The most recent data for 2022 shows a median income of $59,932, which is slightly lower than the peak but still represents an overall increase from the beginning of the decade.
The population has grown steadily from 4,670 in 2010 to 6,289 in 2022, indicating that Tollgate Overlook is an attractive neighborhood for new residents, particularly among Hispanic and Black communities.
The demographic shifts in Tollgate Overlook mirror broader trends seen in many suburban areas of major cities across the United States. The increase in Hispanic and Black populations in suburban neighborhoods is part of a national trend of increasing diversity in previously predominantly White suburbs.
Aurora, as a whole, has been known for its increasing diversity over the past few decades. Tollgate Overlook's transition to a Hispanic Plurality aligns with the overall demographic changes in Aurora and the greater Denver metropolitan area, which has seen significant growth in its Hispanic population.
The relatively stable median income, despite demographic shifts, suggests that Tollgate Overlook has maintained its economic standing within the broader Aurora community. This stability amidst change could indicate that the neighborhood is successfully integrating new residents without experiencing significant economic disruption.
Tollgate Overlook exemplifies the dynamic nature of suburban demographics in the United States. Its transition from a White Plurality to a Hispanic Plurality, passing through a period of Black Plurality, showcases the neighborhood's evolving diversity. The economic resilience demonstrated by the stable median income suggests that Tollgate Overlook is adapting well to these changes, potentially positioning itself as a model for diverse, economically stable suburban communities in the region.
