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Demographic Shifts in Community Fiesta: 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
Community Fiesta in Mesa, Arizona, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from a "Hispanic Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community. In 2013, the Hispanic population comprised 67% of the total, decreasing to 54% by 2022. Concurrently, the white population increased from 23% to 38%, and the black population grew from 1% to 5%.
The median income in Community Fiesta fluctuated over the decade. It started at $32,328 in 2013, dropped to $24,111 in 2015, peaked at $40,506 in 2019, and stabilized around $34,000 in recent years. This economic trajectory correlates with the demographic shifts, suggesting a potential link between increasing diversity and economic stabilization.
The population of Community Fiesta grew from 3,502 in 2013 to 4,221 in 2022, representing a 20.5% increase. This growth, combined with the changing racial composition, indicates that the neighborhood is attracting new residents from diverse backgrounds. The current median income of $34,320 suggests a working-class neighborhood.
The demographic shifts observed in Community Fiesta align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced a decrease in Hispanic majorities and an increase in white and other minority populations. However, the retention of a strong Hispanic plurality in Community Fiesta suggests that the neighborhood has maintained much of its cultural character despite these changes.
The economic fluctuations seen in Community Fiesta reflect national patterns following the 2008 recession, with a dip in the mid-2010s followed by recovery. The neighborhood's median income remains below the national median, indicating ongoing economic challenges.
Community Fiesta exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a Hispanic Majority to a more diverse Majority-Minority community. This demographic evolution, coupled with modest economic growth, suggests a community that is adapting to broader societal changes while striving to maintain its unique cultural identity. The interplay between increasing diversity and economic development will likely continue to shape the character of this Mesa neighborhood in the future.
