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Demographic Shifts in Englewood Station: From Low to Moderate Diversity with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Englewood Station, a neighborhood in Englewood, Colorado, currently exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population stands at 65%, with Hispanic (17%) and Asian (7%) populations. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, alongside fluctuations in median income. Englewood Station is known for its transit-oriented development centered around the light rail station, which has likely influenced its demographic and economic trends.
Over the past decade, Englewood Station has transitioned from a community with Low Diversity to one of Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed a White Majority (63%) with a Hispanic population (32%), indicating low to moderate diversity. By 2022, while maintaining a White Majority, the community has seen increased representation from other racial groups, particularly Asian and Hispanic populations.
The most notable shifts occurred between 2016 and 2022. The white population decreased from 80% to 65%. The Hispanic population increased from 12% to 17%. The Asian population grew from 2% to 7%. The Black population remained relatively small (3% in 2022). These changes suggest a trend towards a more diverse community, though it has not yet reached the threshold for High Diversity as defined in the study.
The demographic shifts in Englewood Station correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, median income increased from $44,680 to $63,304, a 41.7% increase. A spike occurred in 2021, with median income reaching $74,500, before decreasing in 2022. The increasing diversity coincides with overall economic growth in the neighborhood. This could indicate that the area is attracting a more diverse workforce, possibly due to its transit-oriented development and proximity to urban amenities.
Population has remained relatively stable, growing from 961 in 2013 to 1,083 in 2022, suggesting controlled growth rather than rapid expansion.
The demographic shifts in Englewood Station align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations reflects similar patterns seen in many U.S. cities, particularly those with strong economic opportunities and good transit connections.
The income growth in Englewood Station outpaces the national average, which saw about a 30% increase in median household income from 2013 to 2022. This suggests that the neighborhood is experiencing stronger economic growth than many other areas of the country.
The trend towards increased diversity while maintaining a White Majority is common in many transitioning suburban communities, especially those near major metropolitan areas. The presence of a light rail station likely contributes to this trend, as transit-oriented developments often attract a diverse mix of residents seeking convenient access to urban centers.
Englewood Station exemplifies a Transitional Community, moving from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This transition corresponds with significant economic growth, suggesting that increased diversity and economic prosperity are interlinked in this neighborhood. The area's evolution reflects broader national trends towards diversification in suburban communities, particularly those with strong transit connections to urban centers.
