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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Sunshine Valley, Arizona
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sunshine Valley, a neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona, exhibits a "Moderate Diversity" demographic composition with a white plurality (49%) and substantial Hispanic representation (35%). As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 2,323 and a median income of $75,759. Sunshine Valley has experienced population growth over the past decade, nearly doubling in size since 2013.
Over the past decade, Sunshine Valley has transitioned from a "Majority-Minority" community to one of "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood was characterized by a Hispanic plurality (38%) with a significant white population (43%), but no single group constituting a majority. By 2022, the white population increased to 49%, while the Hispanic population decreased to 35%.
The Asian population has fluctuated, peaking at 15% in 2020 before declining to 5% in 2022. The Black population has shown gradual growth, reaching 10% in 2022, up from 2% in 2013. This shift suggests a trend towards increasing diversity, albeit with a strengthening white plurality.
The demographic changes in Sunshine Valley correlate with economic growth. The median income has risen from $46,022 in 2013 to $75,759 in 2022, representing a 64.6% increase. This economic uplift coincides with the increasing white plurality. The population growth from 984 in 2013 to 2,323 in 2022 suggests that Sunshine Valley has become an increasingly attractive location for new residents.
The demographic shifts in Sunshine Valley reflect broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is often accompanied by economic growth. The transition from a "Majority-Minority" community to one of "Moderate Diversity" with a strengthening white plurality contrasts with national trends towards increasing racial diversity.
The increase in median income, more than doubling from 2013 to 2021 before a slight decrease in 2022, outpaces national averages and may indicate a rapid transformation of the neighborhood's economic character. This could be linked to broader economic development in Chandler or the influx of high-paying jobs in the region.
Sunshine Valley presents a case of a rapidly evolving neighborhood, both demographically and economically. While becoming more diverse in some aspects, it has also seen a consolidation of its white plurality, coupled with economic growth. These changes suggest a dynamic community in transition.
