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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Side Creek, Aurora: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Side Creek, a neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, demonstrates a demographic landscape characterized as a "Moderate Diversity" community. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 7,446 with a median income of $82,769. Side Creek has transformed over the past decade from a predominantly white area to a more diverse community with increases in Asian and Hispanic populations.
In 2013, Side Creek was categorized as a "White Majority" community, with 50% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, the white population decreased to 48%, shifting the neighborhood into the "Moderate Diversity" category. This transition is marked by increases in Asian and Hispanic populations, while the Black population remained relatively stable. The Asian population grew from 1% in 2013 to 11% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 26% to 29% during this period.
Alongside these demographic changes, Side Creek experienced economic growth. The median income rose from $64,780 in 2013 to $82,769 in 2022, representing a 27.8% increase. The population increased from 7,018 in 2013 to 7,446 in 2022, peaking at 8,113 in 2020 before slightly declining.
The demographic shifts in Side Creek mirror broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have been experiencing a transition from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods, particularly with growth in Asian and Hispanic populations. Side Creek's rapid pace of change, especially in its Asian population growth, is noteworthy.
The economic growth in Side Creek aligns with national trends of income growth in diversifying suburbs. The neighborhood's 27.8% income growth over a decade is particularly strong, outpacing many similar communities across the country.
Side Creek exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from a "White Majority" area to one of "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by significant economic growth, positioning Side Creek as a dynamic and increasingly multicultural neighborhood within the broader Aurora and Denver metropolitan area.
