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Demographic Transition in Lanyon: From Majority-Minority to White Majority Neighborhood
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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 Lanyon neighborhood in Longmont, Colorado, transitioned from a majority-minority community to a white majority area between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, Lanyon is categorized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. The neighborhood has a median income of $74,225 and a population of 7,760. Lanyon is located near the St. Vrain Greenway, a recreational trail system.
In 2013, Lanyon was classified as a "Majority-Minority" community, with the Hispanic population at 46% and other minority groups collectively forming a majority. By 2022, the area transitioned to a "White Majority" status, with the white population reaching 60%. The Hispanic population decreased from 46% in 2013 to 33% in 2022. Despite this shift, Lanyon maintains moderate diversity, with significant representation from both white and Hispanic populations, and smaller but growing representations from Asian and multi-racial groups.
The demographic changes in Lanyon correlate with an increase in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income rose from $56,540 to $74,225, representing a 31% increase. This economic growth coincides with the shift towards a white majority. The population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 7,500 and 8,200 residents over the decade.
The demographic shifts observed in Lanyon reflect broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States. The decrease in the Hispanic population and increase in the white population, coupled with rising median incomes, is consistent with patterns of gentrification observed in many growing cities. Lanyon's median income of $74,225 in 2022 is below the Colorado state median household income of $80,184 (as of 2021).
The growth in the Asian population, from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, aligns with national trends of increasing Asian American populations in suburban areas, contributing to the area's evolving diversity.
Lanyon has transitioned from a majority-minority community to a white majority area with moderate diversity over the past decade. This shift has been accompanied by economic growth, potentially changing the character and demographics of the neighborhood.
