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Demographic Transitions in Highland Groves: From Low 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
Highland Groves in Gilbert, Arizona, exhibits a White Majority demographic profile with a median household income of $118,242 as of 2022. The neighborhood has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. Highland Groves is characterized by upscale residential developments and proximity to high-quality schools.
In 2013, Highland Groves displayed Low Diversity, with the white population at 71%. By 2018, it shifted to White Majority status with 51% white population. In 2020, it became a Majority-Minority community with 46% white population. The 2022 data shows a reversal, with the white population increasing to 64%, returning to White Majority status but with Moderate Diversity.
The Asian population grew significantly, peaking at 20% in 2018-2019 before declining to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 11% and 24%. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a more multiracial community.
The median household income in Highland Groves increased from $110,851 in 2013 to $118,242 in 2022, representing a 6.7% growth. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $137,455, coinciding with increased racial diversity. The population of Highland Groves fluctuated, peaking at 603 residents in 2018 and decreasing to 464 in 2022.
The demographic changes in Highland Groves reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The neighborhood's high median income distinguishes it from many other communities experiencing similar demographic shifts. The rapid increase and subsequent decrease in the Asian population percentage is notable and may be related to specific economic or educational opportunities in the area.
The growth in the multiracial population aligns with national trends reported in the 2020 U.S. Census. Highland Groves' brief transition to Majority-Minority status before reverting to White Majority status indicates complex local dynamics influencing residential patterns.
Highland Groves has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, transitioning from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining a high median income. These shifts reflect broader national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas but with unique local characteristics. The neighborhood's ability to maintain high property values and incomes while becoming more diverse suggests a complex interplay of economic and social factors shaping its evolution.
