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Demographic Shifts in Rancho Cimarron: From Low 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
Rancho Cimarron, a neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, the area was characterized by low diversity with a white population of 83%. By 2022, while still maintaining a white majority of 61%, the community had evolved to moderate diversity. This shift was primarily driven by an increase in the Hispanic population from 14% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, and the emergence of a 7% Native American population.
The community experienced a brief period as a transitional community between 2020 and 2021, with the Hispanic population reaching 37% in 2021 before decreasing to 23% in 2022. This fluctuation indicates dynamic population movements and changing settlement patterns in the area.
The demographic shifts in Rancho Cimarron have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. The median income was $117,136 in 2013, declined to $97,335 in 2017 as the community began diversifying, rebounded to $121,580 in 2021, and then slightly declined to $107,163 in 2022. These economic trends suggest that the initial diversification may have been associated with a temporary decrease in overall neighborhood affluence, but the subsequent income recovery indicates that the new, more diverse community has maintained its upper-middle-class status.
The demographic evolution of Rancho Cimarron reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many traditionally white-majority suburbs across the United States have experienced similar transitions over the past decade, often driven by the growth of Hispanic and Asian populations.
The economic resilience of Rancho Cimarron, maintaining a high median income despite significant demographic changes, is noteworthy. This suggests that the neighborhood has successfully integrated new residents while preserving its economic character, a pattern not always seen in rapidly diversifying communities.
The neighborhood's population has decreased from 853 in 2010 to 549 in 2022, which could indicate changes in housing density or family size. This population decrease, coupled with maintained high incomes, might suggest a trend towards smaller, more affluent households replacing larger families.
Rancho Cimarron exemplifies a suburban neighborhood in transition, moving from low diversity to moderate diversity while maintaining its economic status. This evolution reflects broader national trends of suburban diversification and suggests a community adapting to demographic changes while preserving its socioeconomic character.
