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Demographic Shifts in Tower Triangle, Aurora: From Moderate Diversity to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tower Triangle, a neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with a "Hispanic Majority" as of 2022. Hispanic residents constitute 50% of the population. The neighborhood exhibits "Moderate Diversity" with white (38%) and Asian (5%) populations. The median income in Tower Triangle was $66,573 in 2022. This neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, characterizing it as a "Transitional Community".
Tower Triangle has experienced a notable change in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Plurality" (42%) with a strong Hispanic presence (40%). By 2015, it transitioned to a "Hispanic Majority" (49%). This shift solidified in subsequent years, with the Hispanic population consistently representing over 50% of residents from 2016 to 2022, except for a brief decrease in 2020. The white population decreased from 42% in 2013 to 38% in 2022, while the Asian population increased from 1% to 5% during the same period. The black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4-7% over the decade.
The median income in Tower Triangle has shown considerable variability over the years, correlating with demographic shifts. In 2013, when the neighborhood had a white plurality, the median income was $59,075. As the Hispanic population became the majority, income levels fluctuated. There was a significant increase in median income to $77,934 in 2019, coinciding with the highest percentage of Hispanic residents (55%) and the lowest percentage of white residents (31%) in the decade. However, this peak was followed by a sharp decline to $64,748 in 2020. Since then, the median income has stabilized around the mid-$60,000 range, which is still higher than the 2013 levels despite the demographic changes.
The population of Tower Triangle has fluctuated, decreasing from 4,935 in 2010 to a low of 3,210 in 2014, before increasing to 5,158 in 2022. This population growth, combined with the evolving racial composition, indicates that the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to diverse groups, particularly Hispanic residents.
The demographic changes in Tower Triangle reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and growing Hispanic populations have become common. The transition to a Hispanic majority mirrors shifts seen in other parts of Colorado and the Southwest, driven by both immigration and higher birth rates among Hispanic families.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the income peak in 2019 followed by a sharp decline, likely reflect national economic trends, including the strong pre-pandemic economy and the subsequent COVID-19 related downturn. However, the quick recovery in median income suggests a resilient local economy.
Tower Triangle exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from a white plurality to a Hispanic majority over the past decade. This shift has been accompanied by economic fluctuations, but overall, the neighborhood has maintained a moderate level of diversity and seen an increase in median income compared to a decade ago. These changes likely reflect broader demographic trends in urban areas and the changing face of American suburbs.
