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Demographic Shifts in Kempton Crossing: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Kempton Crossing, a neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona, is characterized as a White Majority community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 72% of the neighborhood, with Asian (8%) and Hispanic (14%) minorities. The area has a median income of $106,475. Kempton Crossing has experienced significant changes in its demographic composition over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Kempton Crossing underwent several transitions in its racial composition. Between 2013 and 2016, the neighborhood maintained a White Majority status, but with a declining trend from 71% to 64% white. From 2017 to 2019, there was a shift towards a Moderate Diversity classification, with the white population dropping below 60% and the Black population increasing from 2% to 13%. Between 2020 and 2022, there was a return to White Majority status, with the white population rising back to 72% by 2022.
The median income in Kempton Crossing has shown overall growth, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase from $103,858 to $123,861, correlating with the period of increasing diversity. Between 2020 and 2022, there was a notable dip to $105,977 in 2020, followed by recovery and another slight decline to $106,475 in 2022.
These economic trends loosely correlate with demographic shifts. The period of increased diversity (2017-2019) coincided with the highest median incomes, while the return to a stronger White Majority in recent years has seen more volatile income levels.
Kempton Crossing's demographic evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, followed by potential "white flight" or gentrification processes. The neighborhood's high median income, consistently above $100,000, places it well above the national median, indicating a wealthy enclave within Chandler.
The sharp increase and subsequent decrease in the Black population between 2017 and 2022 is noteworthy and may reflect broader economic or policy changes in the area. This volatility could be indicative of a Transitional Community, though the most recent data suggests a stabilization towards a more homogeneous demographic.
Kempton Crossing has experienced significant demographic fluctuations over the past decade, transitioning from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity and back again. These changes, coupled with high but volatile income levels, indicate a dynamic, affluent suburb experiencing issues of integration and community identity. The recent trend towards re-homogenization raises questions about long-term diversity and inclusion in this high-income neighborhood.
