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Demographic Shifts and Race Distribution in Summerwind Neighborhood, Renton, Washington
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Summerwind, a neighborhood in Renton, Washington, is classified as a "White Majority" community with a significant Asian population. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,373 and a median income of $159,712. Summerwind has experienced demographic shifts and income fluctuations over the past decade, reflecting trends of increasing diversity and economic changes in the Seattle metropolitan area.
From 2013 to 2022, Summerwind has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. The white population decreased from 64% in 2013 to 59% in 2022. The Asian population has fluctuated, reaching 31% in 2018 before settling at 27% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 7% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The Black population fluctuated, peaking at 7% in 2017-2018 but dropping to 0% in recent years.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the decade. Median income increased from $120,310 in 2013 to $159,712 in 2022, a 32.7% increase. There was a decrease in median income to $116,607 in 2019, followed by a recovery and growth. Population growth has been substantial, increasing from 1,584 in 2013 to 2,373 in 2022, a 49.8% increase.
The economic growth correlates with the demographic shifts, suggesting that the increasing diversity may be linked to an influx of high-income residents, particularly from Asian backgrounds.
Summerwind's demographic and economic trends align with patterns observed in the Seattle metropolitan area. The growth in Asian population reflects the increasing Asian presence in tech and professional sectors in the region. The income growth outpaces national averages, consistent with the tech economy in the greater Seattle area. The combination of increasing diversity and rising incomes suggests that Summerwind is part of a trend of suburban areas becoming more diverse and affluent, often driven by migration patterns related to job opportunities in nearby urban centers.
In conclusion, Summerwind remains a "White Majority" community, but shows signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. This transition, coupled with economic growth, positions the neighborhood as an example of demographic and economic shifts occurring in affluent suburbs near major tech hubs in the United States.
