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Demographic Transition in Rancho de Arboleda: From White 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
Rancho de Arboleda, a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The community transitioned from low diversity with a white majority to moderate diversity with a white plurality. In 2013, the white population constituted 84% of the neighborhood. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 60%, while the Hispanic population increased to 22% and the Native American population to 10%.
The demographic shifts occurred alongside economic changes. The median income in Rancho de Arboleda rose from $66,982 in 2013 to $87,499 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A notable increase in income was observed, peaking at $107,737 in 2021. However, there was significant income volatility, with a sharp drop to $43,105 in 2016 before a steady increase.
The population of Rancho de Arboleda in 2022 was 594. The rapid demographic shift, particularly the increase in Hispanic representation from 9% in 2021 to 22% in 2022, is more pronounced than typical national averages. This change aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, although the pace of change in Rancho de Arboleda is notably faster.
The economic growth in Rancho de Arboleda, concurrent with demographic changes, contrasts with some national patterns where increasing diversity has been associated with economic challenges. This suggests that Rancho de Arboleda may be experiencing a form of positive gentrification, where incoming diverse populations contribute to economic growth rather than displacing existing residents.
Rancho de Arboleda exemplifies a transitional community that has evolved from low diversity to moderate diversity over the past decade. This transition has been marked by a significant decrease in the white population and notable increases in Hispanic and Native American residents. Despite some economic volatility, the overall trend of rising median income alongside increasing diversity presents a case study of demographic and economic change in suburban America.
