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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Millville, Tucson: A Study of Neighborhood Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Millville, a neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona, exhibits a Moderate Diversity demographic profile with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 894, with Hispanic residents comprising 47% of the population, followed by White residents at 42%. The median income in 2022 was $39,990, which is lower than the national median household income. Millville is known for its historic significance, as it was one of Tucson's earliest neighborhoods, originally established in the late 19th century.
Over the past decade, Millville has maintained its status as a Moderate Diversity community, but with some notable shifts. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having a White plurality (47%) with a significant Hispanic population (45%). By 2022, this dynamic had reversed, with Hispanics becoming the plurality (47%) and Whites decreasing to 42%. This shift suggests a gradual transition towards a potential Majority-Minority status in the future if trends continue.
The Native American population saw an increase from 2% in 2013 to a peak of 12% in 2017, before declining to 0% by 2022. This fluctuation could be due to factors such as temporary migration patterns or changes in self-identification. The neighborhood has also seen a slight increase in Asian and Black populations, as well as those identifying as two or more races, indicating a trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Millville has fluctuated over the past decade. Starting at $47,500 in 2013, it declined to a low of $38,266 in 2018 before rising again to $49,828 in 2021, only to drop back to $39,990 in 2022. This volatility in income levels correlates with the demographic shifts, potentially indicating economic challenges associated with the changing population composition.
The overall trend shows a decline in median income from 2013 to 2022, which could be linked to the increase in the Hispanic population, who may face socioeconomic challenges or wage disparities. The temporary rise in Native American population coincided with some of the lower income years, suggesting that this group may have faced economic difficulties during their time in the neighborhood.
The demographic shifts in Millville reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where Hispanic populations are growing and becoming more prominent. The economic volatility is more pronounced than national trends, which have generally shown slow but steady growth in median incomes over the same period.
The decline in the White population percentage aligns with national demographic shifts, but the rapid changes in the Native American population may be specific to local factors in Tucson or Arizona more broadly.
The median income in Millville remains below the national average, indicating that the neighborhood faces economic challenges that may be more severe than those experienced in many other parts of the country. This economic struggle, combined with the demographic shifts, suggests that Millville is a neighborhood in transition, potentially facing issues related to gentrification, affordable housing, or changing local economic opportunities.
Millville represents a microcosm of demographic and economic shifts occurring in many urban areas across the United States. Its transition towards greater diversity, coupled with economic volatility, presents both challenges and opportunities for community development and social cohesion in the years to come.
