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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sunny Vale, a neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. As of 2022, it is categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community with a "Hispanic Majority." The Hispanic population comprises 52% of the neighborhood, making it the largest racial group. The area has experienced notable shifts in racial composition and fluctuations in median income since 2013.
Over the past decade, Sunny Vale has transitioned from "Moderate Diversity" to "Hispanic Majority" status. In 2013, the neighborhood's racial composition was 37% Hispanic, 26% White, and 23% Black. By 2022, the Hispanic population had increased to 52%, while the Black population decreased to 12%. The White population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 23% and 32% over the decade.
The Asian population in Sunny Vale showed modest growth, increasing from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2021, before decreasing to 5% in 2022. These changes indicate that Sunny Vale has been a "Transitional Community" throughout much of the past decade, with ongoing changes in its racial makeup.
The median income in Sunny Vale has shown considerable volatility over the years. It started at $32,923 in 2013, peaked at $41,903 in 2014, and settled at $41,904 in 2022. This overall increase of about 27% over the decade suggests a general improvement in the neighborhood's economic conditions. The periods of highest median income coincided with times when the White population percentage was at its highest (27-32%).
The population of Sunny Vale has remained relatively stable, with approximately 3,000 residents throughout the decade. This stability in population size, combined with the changing racial composition, suggests that the demographic shifts are more likely due to migration patterns rather than significant changes in birth rates or overall population growth.
The demographic changes in Sunny Vale reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly the growth of Hispanic populations. The transition to a Hispanic majority neighborhood aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The economic fluctuations in Sunny Vale, with its overall upward trend in median income, are somewhat reflective of national patterns of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession.
Sunny Vale exemplifies a dynamic, evolving community that has transitioned from a moderately diverse neighborhood to one with a clear Hispanic majority over the past decade. This demographic shift, coupled with fluctuating but generally improving economic conditions, indicates a neighborhood in transition, likely influenced by broader regional and national trends in migration, economic development, and changing urban landscapes.