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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Englewood's Downtown District: 2013-2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Downtown District of Englewood, Colorado, exhibits characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,025 and a median income of $49,548. The area has undergone urban revitalization efforts, which may have influenced its demographic and economic changes over the past decade.
In 2013, the Downtown District was categorized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority (72% white). Over the decade, the neighborhood has moved towards greater diversity, while maintaining a White Majority status. By 2022, the white population decreased to 64%, while Hispanic and Asian populations increased. This shift indicates a trend towards a Transitional Community, with increasing representation from minority groups.
The most significant changes include an increase in the Hispanic population from 22% in 2013 to 25% in 2015, before returning to 22% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Black population increased from 1% in 2013 to a peak of 9% in 2020, before decreasing to 3% in 2022. These changes suggest a move towards Moderate Diversity, with three racial groups (White, Hispanic, and Asian) having significant representation by 2022.
The median income in the Downtown District has fluctuated over the decade. It started at $44,798 in 2013, decreased to $42,887 in 2015, and then generally trended upward. A significant increase occurred in 2021, reaching $62,695, before returning to $49,548 in 2022. This overall upward trend in median income correlates with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood.
The population has grown from 815 in 2013 to 1,025 in 2022, a 25.8% increase. This population growth, combined with increasing diversity and rising median income, indicates that the Downtown District has become more attractive to a wider range of residents.
The demographic shifts in Englewood's Downtown District are consistent with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the retention of a White Majority status differs from some major cities that have become Majority-Minority. The economic fluctuations, particularly between 2021 and 2022, may reflect broader economic volatility experienced nationwide.
The growth in the Asian population from 1% to 6% is notable and may be part of a larger trend of Asian immigration or relocation to suburban areas near major cities. The Hispanic population's stability around 22-25% throughout the decade suggests an established community.
Englewood's Downtown District represents a Transitional Community, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining a White Majority. The economic and population growth, coupled with increasing racial diversity, indicates a neighborhood in transition, likely influenced by urban renewal efforts and changing demographics in the broader Denver metropolitan area.
