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Demographic Shift to White Majority in Jen Tilly Terrace, Tempe: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Jen Tilly Terrace in Tempe, Arizona, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from Moderate Diversity to a White Majority status. In 2013, the area exhibited Moderate Diversity with White (47%), Hispanic (27%), and Asian (21%) populations. Between 2013 and 2016, it maintained Moderate Diversity. From 2017 to 2018, it shifted to a White Plurality, nearing majority status.
The most significant change occurred between 2018 and 2019, when the White population increased from 50% to 61%, establishing a clear White Majority. This trend continued through 2022, with a slight decrease to 55% White population. The neighborhood's proximity to Arizona State University likely influences its population dynamics.
Economic trends in Jen Tilly Terrace have shown significant fluctuations. From 2013 to 2020, the median income remained relatively low and unstable, ranging from $11,866 to $19,253. In 2021, there was a sharp increase to $30,147, followed by a sudden drop to $13,764 in 2022. These economic shifts correlate with demographic changes, with the period of increasing White Majority (2019-2021) coinciding with a rise in median income, peaking in 2021.
Population figures show a steady increase from 1,910 in 2013 to 3,702 in 2022, nearly doubling over the decade. This population growth did not consistently correlate with income trends, suggesting other factors at play.
The demographic shifts in Jen Tilly Terrace contrast with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The extreme fluctuations in median income are atypical and may reflect specific local events or data anomalies. These changes are more volatile than typical national or regional income trends.
The neighborhood's low median income levels throughout most of the decade, despite the increasing White Majority, diverge from common patterns where increased racial homogeneity often correlates with higher income levels. This could indicate a high proportion of students or young professionals in the area, who might have lower incomes but contribute to the demographic makeup.
Jen Tilly Terrace has evolved from a Moderately Diverse community to a White Majority neighborhood over the past decade, with concurrent but not always correlated economic fluctuations. These changes, likely influenced by its proximity to a major university, present a case study in urban demographic and economic dynamics.
