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Demographic Shifts in Midway Neighborhood: From White Majority to Moderate 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
The Midway neighborhood in Henderson, Nevada, has evolved from a "White Majority" area to a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population constitutes 40% of the residents, while the Hispanic population represents 29%. This demographic shift has occurred over the past decade. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $65,610, indicating its middle-class suburban status within the Las Vegas metropolitan region.
From 2013 to 2016, Midway maintained a "White Majority" status, with the white population consistently above 50%. Between 2017 and 2019, the neighborhood transitioned to a "White Plurality" as the white population dropped below 50% but remained the largest single group. This period marked the beginning of a "Transitional Community" phase, with increasing diversity. From 2020 to 2022, Midway solidified its status as a "Moderate Diversity" community. The white population continued to decrease from 50% to 40%, while other groups, particularly Asian and Hispanic populations, saw increases.
The median income has grown from $55,844 in 2013 to $65,610 in 2022, indicating overall economic improvement despite fluctuations. The increase in diversity correlates with periods of economic growth. The shift from "White Majority" to "White Plurality" in 2017 coincided with a significant increase in median income from $58,692 in 2015 to $65,809 in 2017. The population has grown from 4,466 in 2013 to 5,966 in 2022, suggesting the neighborhood's increasing attractiveness, possibly due to its growing diversity and economic opportunities.
The demographic shifts in Midway align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have been transitioning from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods over the past two decades. The economic growth in Midway, coupled with increasing diversity, mirrors patterns seen in other economically successful diverse suburbs across the country.
The rise in Asian population percentage from 6% in 2013 to 8% in 2022 and the consistent Hispanic representation around 29% in recent years reflect the growing multicultural nature of many American suburbs, particularly in the Southwest. The median income growth in Midway, while positive, has been moderate compared to some rapidly gentrifying areas in other parts of the country. This suggests that the neighborhood has managed to increase its diversity without experiencing extreme economic displacement, maintaining a balance that allows for a mix of socioeconomic groups.
Midway's evolution from a "White Majority" suburb to a "Moderate Diversity" community with a growing economy represents a microcosm of broader demographic and economic shifts occurring in many American suburbs. This transition likely brings both opportunities and challenges as the community adapts to its changing composition and works to maintain economic growth while fostering inclusivity.
