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Demographic Stability and Racial Composition in Mid Lakewood, Colorado
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mid Lakewood in Lakewood, Colorado, is classified as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. The white population consistently comprises over 75% of the total. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,462 and a median income of $92,645. This area is characterized by its suburban nature and proximity to Denver and the Rocky Mountains.
Over the past decade, Mid Lakewood has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population has consistently represented between 76% and 83% of the total. The Hispanic community has shown some fluctuation, ranging from 14% to 20% over the years, with a slight overall change from 17% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. Asian, Black, and multiracial populations have remained relatively small, each consistently representing 2% or less of the total population.
The median income in Mid Lakewood has shown significant growth over the past decade. From $80,121 in 2013 to $92,645 in 2022, representing a 15.6% increase. A notable spike occurred in 2021, with median income reaching $109,469, before adjusting downward in 2022. This overall upward trend in income correlates with the neighborhood's maintained status as a predominantly white, low-diversity area.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 3,100 and 3,500 residents throughout the decade. This stability, combined with rising incomes, suggests a well-established community with limited influx of new residents from diverse backgrounds.
Mid Lakewood's demographic stability contrasts with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many similar suburbs across the United States have experienced more significant shifts towards becoming Moderate Diversity or even Majority-Minority communities over the same period.
The neighborhood's income growth outpaces the national average, which saw median household income rise from about $52,000 in 2013 to $70,000 in 2021 (a 34.6% increase). This above-average economic performance may have contributed to the area's demographic stability by maintaining higher property values and potentially limiting affordable housing options for a more diverse population.
Mid Lakewood presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white suburban community that has experienced significant economic growth while maintaining its low diversity status. This stands in contrast to national trends of increasing suburban diversity, suggesting that local factors such as housing policies, community culture, or economic barriers may be playing a role in preserving the existing demographic makeup.
