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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in West Enders, Mesa: A Study of Low Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Enders, a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity" based on 2022 data. The neighborhood has a white majority, with 73% of the population identifying as white. The median income in West Enders increased from $48,560 in 2019 to $65,741 in 2022. The neighborhood is located near the Superstition Mountains.
West Enders has undergone demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as "Moderate Diversity" with 58% white, 30% Hispanic, and 2% Native American populations. By 2017, it transitioned to "Majority-Minority" status, with the white population decreasing to 48%. From 2018 to 2022, there was a shift back to a white majority, moving from "Moderate Diversity" in 2018-2020 to "Low Diversity" in 2022.
The demographic shifts in West Enders correlate with changes in median income. During the period of highest diversity (2013-2018), the median income generally remained below $45,000. As the neighborhood shifted towards a white majority from 2019 onwards, there was an increase in median income. The most significant rise occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the median income increased from $48,560 to $65,904, coinciding with an increase in the white population percentage.
The demographic changes in West Enders differ from broader national trends. While many urban areas in the United States have experienced increased diversity over the past decade, West Enders has become less diverse. This trend may be influenced by local factors such as changes in housing policies, economic development initiatives, or shifts in the local job market.
The income growth in West Enders exceeds national averages. While the U.S. median household income grew by approximately 10% between 2019 and 2021, West Enders experienced an increase of nearly 30% during the same period. This substantial rise in local incomes, combined with the demographic shift, indicates a significant transformation in the neighborhood's socio-economic composition.
West Enders has undergone a demographic and economic transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a moderately diverse community to one with a strong white majority and higher median income. These changes, which contrast with many national trends, highlight the unique factors shaping this Mesa neighborhood and raise questions about the forces driving local demographic and economic shifts.
