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Demographic Transition in Arrow Wood-McCarty's Mill: 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
The Arrow Wood-McCarty's Mill neighborhood in Aurora, Illinois, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. This area transitioned from a moderately diverse community to a majority-minority neighborhood with a Hispanic plurality. The median income in 2022 was $87,383, indicating an affluent suburban community. McCarty's Mill, one of the earliest settlements in Aurora, dates back to the 1830s.
In 2013, Arrow Wood-McCarty's Mill had moderate diversity, with White (44%) and Hispanic (39%) populations as the largest groups. By 2022, the neighborhood achieved majority-minority status. The Hispanic population increased from 39% in 2013 to 54% in 2022, while the White population decreased from 44% to 25%. The Black population fluctuated between 11-16% before settling at 7% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, peaking at 11% in 2020. These changes reflect a transitional community pattern.
The demographic shifts coincided with economic changes. The median income increased from $74,637 in 2013 to $87,383 in 2022, peaking at $96,278 in 2021. This represents a 17% increase over the decade, outpacing inflation. As the neighborhood transitioned to a majority-minority status with a growing Hispanic plurality, the median income continued to rise, suggesting the incoming Hispanic population may be relatively affluent.
The population of the neighborhood fluctuated, peaking at 4,403 in 2015 before declining to 3,157 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with rising incomes, might indicate a trend towards smaller, more affluent households.
The demographic shifts in Arrow Wood-McCarty's Mill align with broader trends seen in many suburban areas across the United States. The growth of the Hispanic population reflects national patterns, as Hispanics have been one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the country over the past two decades. The increasing diversity of this neighborhood, particularly the growth in Asian and Hispanic populations, mirrors trends seen in many suburbs of major metropolitan areas.
The rising median income in the face of demographic changes challenges some stereotypes about minority-majority areas. It suggests that this neighborhood may be attracting more affluent minority families, possibly as part of a larger trend of suburban diversification and minority middle-class expansion.
Arrow Wood-McCarty's Mill has transformed from a moderately diverse, predominantly White neighborhood to a majority-minority community with a strong Hispanic plurality over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by rising incomes, suggesting a complex interplay of demographic and economic factors that have reshaped the character of this historical Aurora neighborhood.
