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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Utah Park, Aurora: A Study of Hispanic Plurality and Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Utah Park, a neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, currently exhibits a profile of Moderate Diversity with a Hispanic Plurality. As of 2022, Hispanic residents comprise 33% of the population, followed by White residents at 31% and Black residents at 22%. The median income in 2022 was $60,101. Utah Park features a large recreational area with sports fields, picnic facilities, and an outdoor pool, serving as a community focal point.
Over the past decade, Utah Park has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Plurality, with White residents constituting 38% of the population. By 2022, the area shifted to a Hispanic Plurality, with Hispanic residents becoming the largest group at 33%. This change represents a Transitional Community, with a consistent increase in the Hispanic population and a decrease in the White population over time.
The Black population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 15-24% throughout the decade. There has been a significant increase in residents identifying as two or more races, rising from 1% in 2020 to 7% in 2022. The Asian population has shown volatility, peaking at 11% in 2016-2018 before declining to 3% in 2022.
The median income in Utah Park has grown from $45,361 in 2013 to $60,101 in 2022, an increase of about 32% over the decade. This growth correlates with the demographic shifts, suggesting a link between changing racial composition and economic opportunities. The population has grown steadily from 5,592 in 2013 to 6,169 in 2022, an increase of about 10%.
The demographic changes in Utah Park reflect broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming common. The growth of the Hispanic population aligns with national trends of Hispanic population growth in suburban areas. The median income growth in Utah Park outpaces the national average, which saw an increase of about 23% from 2013 to 2022.
The increase in residents identifying as two or more races is consistent with national trends, reflecting growing multiracial identities across the country. The sharp increase from 1% to 7% in two years is notable and may warrant further investigation into local factors driving this change.
Utah Park exemplifies a Transitional Community moving towards greater diversity, with economic growth potentially both driving and resulting from these demographic shifts. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader national trends while also showcasing unique local dynamics, particularly in its rapid income growth and recent surge in multiracial identification.
