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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Colonia Coronita, Chandler, Arizona
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Colonia Coronita, a neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona, has transitioned from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality. As of 2022, the white population represents 49% of the community, followed by Hispanic (25%) and Black (14%) populations. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts and fluctuations in median income.
From 2013 to 2022, Colonia Coronita's racial composition changed significantly. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as White Majority (49%) with a significant Hispanic presence (40%). By 2022, while the white population maintained its plurality at 49%, there was an increase in Black representation (from 7% to 14%) and a decrease in the Hispanic population (from 40% to 25%). The most notable change occurred between 2020 and 2022, where the Black population increased from 4% to 14%.
The median income in Colonia Coronita has shown a general downward trend from $56,365 in 2013 to $52,417 in 2022, representing a decrease of about 7% over the decade. A significant drop in median income occurred from $55,081 in 2018 to $51,638 in 2019, coinciding with a period of increasing racial diversity. The population of the neighborhood has also fluctuated, peaking at 2,142 in 2013 and reaching a low of 1,181 in 2020, before increasing slightly to 1,466 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Colonia Coronita align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have been experiencing a transition from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods, particularly with growth in Hispanic and Black populations.
The economic trajectory of Colonia Coronita appears to differ from the general trend in Chandler, which has seen significant economic growth due to its emerging status as a tech hub. This discrepancy suggests that the benefits of Chandler's economic development may not be evenly distributed across all neighborhoods.
The rapid increase in the Black population between 2020 and 2022 may be related to broader national movements addressing racial equity and changing patterns of urban migration following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colonia Coronita exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, both demographically and economically. While it has become more diverse over the past decade, it has also faced economic challenges. This evolution reflects broader national trends of suburban diversification but also highlights the complex interplay between demographic changes and economic outcomes at the local level.
