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Demographic Shifts in Tucson's Garden District: 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 Garden District in Tucson, Arizona, has transitioned from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity neighborhood with a White Plurality between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, the white population comprises 46% of residents, while the Hispanic population accounts for 43%. The median income in the area was $37,286 in 2022, indicating a moderate-income neighborhood. This area has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade.
In 2013, the Garden District had a White Majority, with 57% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 46%, while the Hispanic population increased from 26% to 43%. This shift suggests a Transitional Community, further evidenced by growth in residents identifying as two or more races and a slight increase in the black population from 4% to 5%.
As the community diversified, median income increased from $25,364 in 2013 to $37,286 in 2022, representing a 47% increase over nine years. This trend indicates that increasing diversity has coincided with economic growth in the neighborhood. The population of the Garden District remained relatively stable during this period, starting at 7,619 in 2013 and ending at 6,077 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between.
The demographic shifts observed in the Garden District align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced growth in Hispanic populations and a decrease in the proportion of white residents over the past decade. The economic growth occurring alongside increasing diversity suggests that the neighborhood is attracting a mix of residents without significant economic displacement.
The median income of $37,286 in 2022 remains below the national median household income, indicating that while the Garden District is experiencing economic growth, it remains a moderate-income area compared to national averages.
The Garden District exemplifies a Transitional Community, evolving from a White Majority to a more diverse neighborhood with a White Plurality and a significant Hispanic presence. This demographic shift, coupled with steady economic growth, presents both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and development in the coming years.
