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Demographic Evolution of Vintage Ranch: From Low to Moderate 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
Vintage Ranch, a neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. Initially categorized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority, it has evolved into a Moderate Diversity area while maintaining a White Majority status. The white population decreased from 83% in 2013 to 68% in 2022, with increases in Asian (7%), Hispanic (9%), and multiracial (10%) populations.
The neighborhood's population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,203 in 2013 and 1,218 in 2022, with a peak of 1,485 in 2015. Concurrent with the demographic shifts, Vintage Ranch experienced substantial economic growth. The median income rose from $137,530 in 2013 to $169,329 in 2022, representing a 23% increase over the decade.
Vintage Ranch's demographic evolution aligns with broader trends observed in many suburban areas across the United States, particularly in growing Sunbelt cities. The increase in Asian and multiracial populations is consistent with national trends, where these groups have been among the fastest-growing segments of the population.
The high median income of Vintage Ranch ($169,329 in 2022) significantly exceeds the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), positioning it as an upper-income suburban community. This economic status, combined with its increasing diversity, suggests that Vintage Ranch may be an example of an "ethnoburb" – a suburban area with significant ethnic diversity among its affluent residents.
The demographic transition in Vintage Ranch was likely influenced by several factors, including the overall growth of Gilbert, increased job opportunities in the broader Phoenix metropolitan area, and possibly targeted development efforts to attract a more diverse population to the area.
In conclusion, Vintage Ranch has transformed from a Low Diversity, predominantly white community to a more diverse, yet still White Majority neighborhood over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by substantial economic growth, positioning Vintage Ranch as an affluent, moderately diverse suburban enclave within the broader context of Gilbert and the Phoenix metropolitan area.
