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Demographic Fluctuations and Racial Composition in Four Square Mile, Colorado
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Four Square Mile, Colorado, experienced significant demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the community is classified as a "White Majority" area, with the white population comprising 54% of residents. This classification represents the culmination of a decade of demographic shifts.
In 2013, Four Square Mile was categorized as "White Majority" with 53% of the population identifying as white. By 2018, the community had transitioned to a "Majority-Minority" status, with the white population decreasing to 42%. This shift was primarily attributed to increases in the Black and Hispanic populations. However, by 2022, the community reverted to a "White Majority" status, albeit with a more diverse overall composition than a decade earlier.
The Black population experienced the most significant increase, rising from 20% in 2013 to 26% in 2018, before declining to 19% in 2022. The Hispanic population grew from 15% to 18% between 2013 and 2020, then returned to 15% in 2022. These fluctuations suggest a "Transitional Community" status throughout much of the decade.
The median income in Four Square Mile showed an upward trend, increasing from $54,848 in 2013 to $70,153 in 2022, representing a 28% growth over the decade. This economic improvement coincided with the initial shift towards greater diversity. The peak median income of $78,271 in 2021 aligned with a period of increasing white population percentage.
The demographic shifts observed in Four Square Mile reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. However, the community's reversion to a White Majority status in recent years contrasts with many urban areas that continue to see increasing diversity.
Based on observed trends, Four Square Mile appears to be stabilizing into a "Moderate Diversity" category. If current trends continue, expectations include: continuation of the "White Majority" status with percentages around 55-60%, stabilization of the Black and Hispanic populations at approximately 20% and 15-18% respectively, gradual increase in the "Two or More Races" category, and continued growth in median income, potentially reaching $80,000-$85,000 by 2025.
The economic trajectory of the area will likely play a significant role in determining future demographic composition, with higher incomes potentially attracting a more diverse population seeking suburban amenities.
