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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Seven Hills, Aurora: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Seven Hills neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, currently exhibits a "White Majority" demographic composition, with 54% of the population identifying as white in 2022. This majority has been declining over the past decade, indicating a trend towards increased diversity. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth, with the median income rising from $81,405 in 2013 to $91,015 in 2022. Seven Hills is known for its views of the Rocky Mountains and Denver skyline.
Over the past decade, Seven Hills has transformed from a predominantly white community to one approaching "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood had "Low Diversity," with whites comprising 61% of the population. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 54%, maintaining a "White Majority" status. The Black population increased from 5% in 2013 to 18% in 2022. This shift, combined with stable Hispanic representation and growth in the Asian and multiracial categories, suggests Seven Hills is approaching "Majority-Minority" status.
The neighborhood shows signs of being a "Transitional Community," evident in the growing representation of individuals identifying as two or more races, increasing from 4% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The demographic shifts have coincided with economic growth. The median income has increased by approximately 12% from 2013 to 2022, adjusting for inflation. The population has grown from 6,456 in 2013 to 7,183 in 2022, an 11% increase.
The trends observed in Seven Hills reflect patterns seen in many suburban areas near major cities across the United States. The increasing diversity, particularly the growth in Black and multiracial populations, aligns with national trends of suburbanization among minority groups and the overall diversification of American suburbs.
The economic growth in Seven Hills outpaces the national average, which saw median household incomes rise by about 6% between 2013 and 2022. This suggests that Seven Hills is becoming an increasingly desirable and affluent area within the Aurora-Denver metropolitan region. The stability in the Hispanic population percentage, despite growth in other minority groups, is noteworthy.
Seven Hills represents demographic and economic shifts occurring in many American suburbs. Its transition from a predominantly white community to one approaching "Moderate Diversity," coupled with income growth, indicates a neighborhood in flux. These changes likely bring both opportunities and challenges, potentially altering the cultural landscape and community dynamics of Seven Hills in the coming years.
