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Demographic Shifts in Barrio Santa Rosa: From Hispanic Majority to Diverse Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Barrio Santa Rosa in Tucson, Arizona, has transitioned from a "Racial Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" demographic composition between 2013 and 2022. The Hispanic population decreased from 66% to 53%, while the White population increased from 23% to 32%, and the Native American population grew from 4% to 9%. These changes indicate a gradual diversification of the neighborhood.
The neighborhood's population decreased from 1,273 in 2013 to 951 in 2022, a 25% reduction. Concurrently, the median income fluctuated, starting at $29,165 in 2013, peaking at $44,485 in 2021, and declining to $36,847 in 2022. This economic volatility coincides with the demographic shifts, suggesting a complex relationship between population changes and economic factors.
The demographic trends in Barrio Santa Rosa align with broader patterns observed in many urban areas across the United States, where historically Hispanic neighborhoods are experiencing gradual diversification. The increase in the White population percentage, combined with income fluctuations, may indicate early stages of gentrification, a common phenomenon in historic urban neighborhoods nationwide.
The growth in the Native American population percentage is notable and may reflect broader demographic shifts in Tucson or migration patterns specific to Arizona. This trend distinguishes Barrio Santa Rosa from other urban areas experiencing similar demographic changes.
The income volatility and population decline in Barrio Santa Rosa contrast with the general trend of urban population growth and steadier income increases observed in many U.S. cities over the same period. This divergence suggests that local factors, potentially related to Tucson's economy or specific neighborhood dynamics, are significantly influencing Barrio Santa Rosa's demographic and economic landscape.
Barrio Santa Rosa is transitioning from a predominantly Hispanic enclave to a more diverse, majority-minority neighborhood. This shift, combined with fluctuating economic indicators, indicates a community in transition, balancing its historical cultural identity with the forces of demographic change and economic pressures common to many urban areas in the United States.
