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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Belleview-Cornerstone Park, Englewood, Colorado
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Belleview-Cornerstone Park in Englewood, Colorado, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The white population comprises 75% of the neighborhood, meeting the definition of low diversity where one racial group represents over 75% of the population. The median income in 2022 was $51,753, showing a decrease from previous years. The neighborhood is located near Cornerstone Park, which offers recreational facilities and open spaces.
Over the past decade, Belleview-Cornerstone Park has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community. From 2013 to 2019, the neighborhood was categorized as having "Moderate Diversity," with the white population ranging from 65% to 72% and Hispanic residents consistently representing over 20% of the population. Between 2019 and 2022, a transition occurred from "Moderate Diversity" to "Low Diversity," driven by an increase in the white population from 65% to 75% and a decrease in the Hispanic population from 28% to 13%.
The neighborhood has shown signs of being a "Transitional Community," particularly in the growth of the Black and Two or More Races categories. The Black population increased from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, while those identifying as Two or More Races grew from 1% to 4% in the same period.
The median income in Belleview-Cornerstone Park has fluctuated over the years, showing an overall upward trend until 2020. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase in median income from $45,014 to $62,166, coinciding with the period of "Moderate Diversity." A significant drop occurred in 2020, with median income falling to $53,196, aligning with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift towards "Low Diversity." The income recovered slightly to $60,072 in 2021 but dropped again to $51,753 in 2022, coinciding with the continued trend towards lower diversity.
The demographic shifts in Belleview-Cornerstone Park appear to contrast with broader national trends towards increasing diversity. The neighborhood's transition to lower diversity and the decrease in Hispanic population is noteworthy, as many urban areas across the United States have experienced growing Hispanic populations and increased overall diversity.
The economic fluctuations, especially the post-2020 decline, likely reflect broader economic challenges faced nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which these changes have affected this specific neighborhood compared to national averages would require further comparative data.
Belleview-Cornerstone Park has undergone a notable demographic transition over the past decade, moving from moderate diversity to low diversity, with economic fluctuations potentially both influencing and being influenced by these changes. The neighborhood's unique characteristics, including its recreational amenities, may play a role in these demographic and economic trends, warranting further investigation into local factors driving these changes.
