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Demographic Transitions in Leisure Estates: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Leisure Estates, a neighborhood in Renton, Washington, has experienced significant demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. The community transitioned from a predominantly White area to one of moderate diversity. As of 2022, Leisure Estates has a population of 1,993 and a median income of $66,186.
The neighborhood underwent a notable shift in racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, Leisure Estates had a White majority, with 51% of the population identifying as White. By 2017, the community had transitioned to a majority-minority status, with White residents comprising 38% of the population. In 2022, White residents again formed a plurality at 50%, but the neighborhood maintained its moderate diversity classification.
The most significant changes in racial composition include a decrease in the White population from 51% in 2013 to 38% in 2017-2018, before increasing to 50% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 15% in 2013 to 25% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 30% in 2018 before declining to 12% in 2022. The Pacific Islander population increased from 0% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
These demographic shifts suggest that Leisure Estates could be classified as a transitional community during this period. The changes in racial composition coincided with economic trends in the neighborhood. The median income in Leisure Estates increased overall from $65,140 in 2013 to $66,186 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A significant increase in median income to $74,863 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022.
The population of Leisure Estates grew steadily from 1,693 in 2013 to 1,993 in 2022, indicating increased attractiveness to new residents. This growth may be attributed to the neighborhood's increasing diversity and economic opportunities.
The demographic changes observed in Leisure Estates align with broader trends seen in many urban and suburban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming common. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations parallels national trends of these groups expanding their presence in various communities.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the increase in median income in 2021 followed by a decrease in 2022, may reflect the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Many areas experienced similar patterns due to changes in employment, housing markets, and government interventions during this period.
Leisure Estates exemplifies a community in transition, evolving from a predominantly White area to one of moderate diversity. The interplay of demographic and economic factors has shaped its development over the past decade.
