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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Fiesta Park Village, Mesa, Arizona
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
Fiesta Park Village, located in Mesa, Arizona, exhibits a demographic profile characterized as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 5,750 and a median income of $38,441. Fiesta Park Village reflects demographic trends seen in the southwestern United States.
Over the past decade, Fiesta Park Village has experienced significant demographic changes. In 2013, the community had "Moderate Diversity" with a White plurality (44%) and a substantial Hispanic population (35%). By 2016, the neighborhood transitioned to a "Majority-Minority" status with a Hispanic majority (54%).
From 2016 to 2022, Fiesta Park Village maintained its "Majority-Minority" status but moved towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population decreased from 54% to 42%, while the Black population increased from 9% to 14%, and the White population slightly increased from 30% to 33%. This trend indicates a movement towards "High Diversity," although it does not meet the strict definition according to library terms.
The demographic shifts in Fiesta Park Village correlate with economic changes. The median income increased from $29,188 in 2013 to $38,441 in 2022, a 32% increase. The period of highest income growth (2016-2021) coincides with the period of increasing diversity following the initial shift to a Hispanic majority.
The demographic evolution of Fiesta Park Village reflects trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in the Southwest. The increase in Hispanic population followed by a diversification trend is common in many parts of Arizona and neighboring states.
The economic growth experienced by Fiesta Park Village places the neighborhood below the national median household income (approximately $70,000 in 2021). The population growth from 4,029 in 2010 to 5,750 in 2022 indicates that Fiesta Park Village is attracting new residents, possibly due to its increasing diversity and improving economic conditions.
Fiesta Park Village has transitioned from a moderately diverse community with a White plurality to a majority-minority area with increasing diversity and economic growth. These changes reflect broader national trends towards increased diversity in urban areas and highlight the potential economic benefits of diverse communities.
