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Demographic Shifts in Upper Greenlaw Estates: From Diversity to White Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Upper Greenlaw Estates in Flagstaff, Arizona, has experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood transitioned from a moderately diverse community to one with a white majority. In 2022, the white population comprised 74% of residents, with a median income of $72,595.
From 2013 to 2016, Upper Greenlaw Estates exhibited moderate diversity, with significant representations from white (64%), Hispanic (25%), and Native American (4%) populations. Between 2017 and 2018, the neighborhood became majority-minority, with the white population falling below 50%. However, from 2019 to 2022, the area transitioned back to a white majority.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes in the neighborhood. The period of higher diversity (2013-2016) coincided with relatively high median incomes ranging from $72,000 to $82,000. As the community became majority-minority (2017-2019), the median income dropped significantly, reaching as low as $55,557 in 2019. When the white majority re-established (2020-2022), the median income rose again, peaking at $83,120 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $72,595 in 2022.
The trend in Upper Greenlaw Estates contrasts with many urban areas across the United States, which have generally been moving towards greater diversity. The community's shift from moderate diversity to white majority, coupled with income fluctuations, suggests localized factors may be at play, such as changes in local industries, housing policies, or migration patterns specific to Flagstaff.
The population of Upper Greenlaw Estates declined from 1,823 in 2013 to 1,098 in 2022, indicating potential out-migration that may have disproportionately affected minority communities. This could be due to various factors such as changing job markets, housing affordability issues, or shifts in community dynamics.
Upper Greenlaw Estates has undergone a unique demographic transformation over the past decade, moving against the national trend of increasing diversity. This shift has been accompanied by fluctuations in median income, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in small urban neighborhoods. Further research into local policies, economic developments, and community changes would be necessary to fully understand the drivers behind these trends and their implications for the future of the neighborhood.
