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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Downtown Tigard, Oregon: 2013-2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Downtown Tigard in Oregon exhibited a Low Diversity demographic profile as of 2022, with a White Majority comprising 75% of the population. The neighborhood's median income fluctuated over the past decade, showing a notable increase in recent years. The population size remained relatively stable at approximately 3,000 residents throughout the period, indicating consistent urban density despite demographic changes.
From 2013 to 2022, Downtown Tigard maintained a White Majority status, with the white population consistently above 62%. The Hispanic community had significant representation from 2013 to 2019, peaking at 26% in 2013 and remaining above 20% until 2019. This suggested a trend towards Moderate Diversity during this period.
Post-2019, evidence of a Transitional Community emerged, with a decline in the Hispanic population from 25% in 2019 to 12% in 2022. Concurrently, the Two or More Races category increased from 7% in 2019 to 14% in 2020, settling at 9% in 2022. The Asian population declined from 5% in 2013 to 2% in 2022, contributing to the transition towards a more homogeneous community.
The median income in Downtown Tigard demonstrated significant volatility. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general downward trend, decreasing from $57,561 to $51,210. However, from 2020 to 2022, a sharp increase occurred, rising to $68,351 in 2020 and further to $69,760 in 2022. This economic shift coincided with the demographic transition towards a more homogeneous community. The increase in median income correlated with the decrease in Hispanic population and the increase in the white majority, suggesting potential gentrification or changing economic opportunities in the area.
The trend in Downtown Tigard towards increasing homogeneity and rising incomes contrasts with many urban areas across the U.S., which often experience increasing diversity over time. The sharp increase in median income from 2019 to 2020, despite the global economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, is particularly noteworthy and may indicate unique local economic factors or demographic shifts.
The stable population size of approximately 3,000 residents, despite these demographic and economic changes, suggests that the neighborhood maintained its character as a defined urban area, possibly with limited new housing development or significant changes in housing density.
Downtown Tigard transitioned from a moderately diverse community with a significant Hispanic population to a more homogeneous, higher-income area over the past decade. This shift, coupled with the economic upswing in recent years, indicates changing dynamics in the local community that may have implications for housing affordability, cultural diversity, and community services in the future.
