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Demographic Transition in Quail Springs: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Quail Springs, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has transitioned from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity over the past decade. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population was 205, with a racial composition of 34% White, 28% Hispanic, and 24% Two or More Races. The median income was $112,304, indicating an upper-middle-class economic status.
The neighborhood has undergone significant demographic shifts since 2013. The White population decreased from 54% to 34%, while the Two or More Races category increased from 2% to 24%. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable at 28%. These changes reflect a trend towards increasing diversity and multiracial households in the neighborhood.
Economic trends in Quail Springs have been notable during this period of demographic change. The median income increased from $106,944 in 2013 to a peak of $122,987 in 2018, followed by a dip to $94,247 in 2021, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2022, the median income rebounded to $112,304, suggesting economic resilience in the community.
The population of Quail Springs grew steadily from 121 in 2013 to 205 in 2022, which may have contributed to the diversification of the community. The growth in the Two or More Races category aligns with national trends observed in the 2020 U.S. Census, which showed a 276% increase in this category since 2010.
The neighborhood's economic resilience, maintaining a high median income despite increasing diversity, contrasts with some national narratives that associate demographic changes with economic decline. Instead, Quail Springs demonstrates that diversity and economic prosperity can coexist.
The stability of the Hispanic population percentage, despite overall demographic shifts, aligns with broader trends in New Mexico, which has one of the highest proportions of Hispanic residents in the United States. This suggests that the neighborhood's changes are occurring within the context of the state's unique cultural makeup.
Quail Springs' transformation reflects broader national trends towards increased diversity and multiracial identification, particularly in urban and suburban areas. The neighborhood's ability to maintain high median incomes throughout this transition suggests a positive model of demographic change coexisting with economic stability.
