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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff, Arizona, exhibits a "Moderate Diversity" profile with a White plurality as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 1,221 and a median income of $58,361. Lake Mary Road is located near Lake Mary, a recreational area that may influence the neighborhood's demographics and economy.
Over the past decade, Lake Mary Road has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Low Diversity" with a White majority (66%). By 2022, it transitioned to a "Moderate Diversity" classification with a White plurality (49%). This shift indicates a "Transitional Community" status, with increasing representation from other racial groups.
The most notable changes include a decrease in the White population share from 66% to 49%, an increase in the Hispanic population from 14% to 20%, a rise in the Native American population from 13% to 17%, and the emergence of a Black population, growing from 0% to 8%. These changes suggest a trend towards greater diversity in the neighborhood.
The median income in Lake Mary Road has fluctuated over the years, with an overall upward trend from $59,196 in 2013 to $58,361 in 2022. The highest median income was recorded in 2019 at $66,639. The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with recent increases from 930 in 2020 to 1,221 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in Lake Mary Road align with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in many American communities. The growth in Hispanic and Native American populations reflects wider demographic changes in the Southwest United States.
The median income in Lake Mary Road ($58,361 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's transition from low to moderate diversity over a decade is noteworthy and may indicate changing preferences among residents, shifts in local housing policies, or broader economic factors attracting a more diverse population to the area.
