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Demographic Transition in C.A.N.D.O. Neighborhood: From Hispanic 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 C.A.N.D.O. neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, has undergone a demographic transition from 2013 to 2022. In 2013, it had a Hispanic majority of 58%. By 2022, it became a majority-minority community with moderate diversity. The Hispanic population decreased to 45%, while the Black population increased from 2% to 18%. The White population declined from 33% to 25%, and an Asian population of 6% emerged. These changes categorize C.A.N.D.O. as a transitional community.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. The median income increased from $30,139 in 2013 to $47,207 in 2021, before decreasing to $31,015 in 2022. The 2021 increase coincided with a rise in the Black population and a decrease in the Hispanic population. The subsequent drop in 2022 occurred alongside further increases in Black and Asian populations. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3,100 and 4,300 residents over the decade.
The demographic changes in C.A.N.D.O. reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in Black and Asian populations aligns with patterns of increasing minority representation in U.S. cities. However, the decrease in the Hispanic population percentage contrasts with national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many urban areas.
The median income in C.A.N.D.O. ($31,015 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), indicating that this neighborhood faces more economic challenges than the average American community. The income fluctuations, particularly the increase in 2021 followed by a decrease, may reflect the economic volatility experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
C.A.N.D.O. exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly Hispanic area to a more diverse community. This demographic shift has been accompanied by economic fluctuations, potentially reflecting both the challenges and opportunities that come with increasing diversity. The community's evolution underscores the dynamic nature of urban demographics and the complex interplay between racial composition and economic factors in American neighborhoods.
