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Demographic Shifts in Park Manor: From Hispanic Majority to Increasing 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
Park Manor, a neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona, exhibits characteristics of a Hispanic Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,328 and a median income of $35,077. Park Manor has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly Hispanic area to one with increasing diversity, particularly in terms of Asian and multi-racial residents.
In 2013, Park Manor was categorized as a Hispanic Majority community, with 77% of the population identifying as Hispanic. Over the next decade, the neighborhood underwent a transition towards increased diversity. By 2022, while still maintaining a Hispanic Majority at 57%, the community saw increases in other racial groups, particularly White (35%), Asian (3%), and those identifying as two or more races (5%).
The shift from a strong Hispanic Majority to a more diverse community, while still maintaining a Hispanic Majority status, indicates a Transitional Community. The increasing percentages of Asian and multi-racial residents, coupled with the declining Hispanic majority, suggest a trend towards greater diversity that may continue in the coming years.
The demographic shifts in Park Manor correlate with changes in median income. In 2013, when the Hispanic Majority was at its peak (77%), the median income was $30,533. As the community became more diverse, there was an upward trend in median income, peaking at $47,526 in 2018 when the Hispanic population decreased to 50% and the White population increased to 41%.
This economic growth was not sustained. As the Hispanic population stabilized around 57-64% from 2019 to 2022, the median income fluctuated but remained lower than the 2018 peak, settling at $35,077 in 2022. This suggests that while initial diversification correlated with economic growth, other factors have since influenced the neighborhood's economic trajectory.
The demographic shifts in Park Manor reflect broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, where traditionally homogeneous communities are becoming more diverse. However, the economic trajectory of Park Manor diverges from national trends in some ways. While many diverse communities have seen sustained economic growth, Park Manor's recent economic stabilization at a lower level than its peak suggests local factors may be at play.
The neighborhood's population fluctuations, including a drop in 2016-2018 followed by a rebound, could indicate changes in housing availability or local economic conditions that have influenced both demographics and income levels. These changes may be part of broader developments in Chandler or the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, potentially related to shifts in local industries or housing markets.
Park Manor represents a community in transition, moving from a strong Hispanic Majority to a more diverse demographic composition. While this transition initially correlated with economic growth, recent years have seen a stabilization of both demographic makeup and economic indicators. As the community continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor how these demographic shifts interact with local economic conditions and community development initiatives.
