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Demographic Shifts and Economic Growth in Highland Hills: A Study of Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Highland Hills, a neighborhood in Henderson, Nevada, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a white majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 69% of residents, while the Hispanic community represents the largest minority group at 15%. The neighborhood has experienced population growth over the past decade, reaching 11,645 residents in 2022. Highland Hills has seen economic improvement, with the median income increasing from $64,862 in 2013 to $79,781 in 2022, indicating a prosperous suburban area within the greater Las Vegas metropolitan region.
Highland Hills has undergone a transition in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" (80% white). By 2022, while still maintaining a "White Majority," the community has shifted towards increased diversity. The white population decreased from 80% in 2013 to 69% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 12% to 15%. The Asian population grew from 3% to 7%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 3% to 5%.
The demographic shifts in Highland Hills correlate with positive economic trends. Median income increased by about 23% from 2013 to 2022 (from $64,862 to $79,781). The population grew by approximately 13% in the same period (from 10,318 to 11,645). These economic improvements coincide with the increasing diversity, suggesting that the neighborhood is attracting a more diverse, affluent population.
The trends observed in Highland Hills align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. These include increasing diversity in traditionally white-majority suburbs, growth in median incomes in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan centers like Las Vegas, and the trend of minority groups, especially Hispanic and Asian populations, moving to suburban areas. Highland Hills appears to be transitioning at a slower pace compared to national averages.
The economic growth in Highland Hills outpaces the national average, which saw median household incomes increase by about 10% between 2013 and 2022, compared to Highland Hills' 23% growth. This suggests that the neighborhood is attractive to upwardly mobile residents, potentially driving both its economic growth and gradual diversification.
Highland Hills represents a suburban community in transition, slowly moving from low diversity to moderate diversity while experiencing significant economic growth. These changes are likely to continue shaping the character of the neighborhood, potentially leading to further diversification and economic development in the coming years.
