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Demographic Shifts in Cherry Creek Highland: From White Majority to Increasing Asian Population
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cherry Creek Highland in Parker, Colorado, is a predominantly White Majority community with a rapidly growing population and high median income. As of 2022, the neighborhood is categorized as Low Diversity, with 76% of the population identifying as white. The area has shown signs of increasing diversity over the past decade, particularly with growth in the Asian population. Cherry Creek Highland is known for its affluent residents and high-end real estate, typical of suburban communities near major metropolitan areas like Denver.
Over the past decade, Cherry Creek Highland has maintained its status as a White Majority community, but with notable changes. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited extremely Low Diversity, with 89% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 76%, indicating a shift towards slightly more diversity, though still within the Low Diversity category. The most significant change has been the growth of the Asian population, increasing from 5% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. This trend suggests the neighborhood may be transitioning towards Moderate Diversity in the coming years if current trends continue.
The Hispanic population, while fluctuating, has remained relatively small, peaking at 8% in 2016-2017 but decreasing to 2% by 2022. The Black population has remained consistently low, never exceeding 5% throughout the decade. Other racial groups, including Native Americans and Pacific Islanders, have maintained minimal representation.
The demographic shifts in Cherry Creek Highland correlate with significant economic growth. The median income has risen steadily from $115,042 in 2013 to $159,447 in 2022, an increase of about 39% over the decade. This substantial income growth aligns with the increasing Asian population, potentially indicating an influx of high-income Asian households into the area. The population has also grown dramatically, from 263 in 2013 to 1,350 in 2022, a more than fivefold increase. This rapid population growth, combined with rising incomes, suggests a booming local economy and increasing desirability of the neighborhood.
The trends observed in Cherry Creek Highland reflect broader patterns seen in many affluent suburbs of major metropolitan areas across the United States. The increasing Asian population, coupled with high incomes, is reminiscent of trends in tech-heavy regions like Silicon Valley or Seattle suburbs. The median household income in Cherry Creek Highland ($159,447 in 2022) far exceeds the national median ($70,784 in 2021), positioning it as an exceptionally affluent community. The rapid population growth also outpaces national averages, indicating strong local economic factors attracting new residents.
While the neighborhood remains predominantly white, the gradual increase in diversity, particularly in the Asian population, suggests a slow but steady transformation. This mirrors national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, though Cherry Creek Highland's changes are occurring at a slower pace than many urban and inner-ring suburban areas across the country. Cherry Creek Highland represents a highly affluent, predominantly white community that is experiencing gradual diversification, primarily driven by growth in its Asian population. The neighborhood's economic prosperity and population boom suggest it will likely continue to attract high-income residents, potentially further diversifying its demographic makeup in the coming years.
