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Demographic Shifts in Esquire Estates: From Moderate to Low Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Esquire Estates, a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The area transitioned from a moderately diverse community to one with low diversity, characterized by a predominantly White population. In 2022, the neighborhood's population was 83% White and 17% Hispanic, with a median income of $30,323. The population decreased from 1,045 residents in 2016 to 541 in 2022.
In the early 2010s, Esquire Estates exhibited moderate diversity. In 2013, the Hispanic population was 36% while the White population was 59%. By 2016, both groups represented 44% of the population each, indicating high diversity. However, from 2017 onwards, a significant shift occurred. The White population increased substantially, while the Hispanic population declined. By 2020, the neighborhood had transitioned to a low diversity category, with the White population reaching 74% and the Hispanic population dropping to 6%.
The economic landscape of Esquire Estates has been volatile over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $49,233, rising to $85,953 in 2015. This was followed by a decline to $30,629 in 2017, coinciding with the beginning of the demographic shift towards a White majority. The median income reached its lowest point in 2019 at $24,534, during the transition to low diversity. A significant spike occurred in 2021 to $79,235, but this proved temporary as the income dropped to $30,323 in 2022.
The demographic shift in Esquire Estates appears to contrast with national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The decrease in the Hispanic population is notable given the growth of Hispanic populations in many parts of the United States, especially in southwestern states like Arizona.
The economic volatility experienced by Esquire Estates may reflect broader economic challenges faced by many middle-class neighborhoods following the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic fluctuations. However, the extreme nature of these fluctuations suggests that local factors specific to Mesa or Esquire Estates may be influential.
Esquire Estates has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, shifting from a moderately diverse community to one with low diversity, dominated by a White majority. This demographic change has been accompanied by volatile economic conditions. These changes likely have implications for community dynamics, local businesses, and social structures within Esquire Estates.
