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Demographic Trends in Brookridge: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Indicators
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Brookridge, a neighborhood in Englewood, Colorado, is classified as a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 63% of the neighborhood, with Hispanic representation at 25%. The median income is $48,475, a decrease from the previous year. The population of Brookridge has increased from 3,417 in 2020 to 4,198 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Brookridge has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with evolving diversity patterns. From 2013 to 2019, the white population remained around 60-62%. In 2020-2021, there was a brief period of lower diversity, with the white population reaching 69% in 2021. In 2022, the community returned to a more diverse composition, with the white population at 63% and an increase in residents identifying as two or more races from 2% in 2021 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population has consistently been a significant minority, fluctuating between 22-31%.
The median income in Brookridge has shown volatility over the years, correlating with demographic shifts. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $40,553 to $55,411. This period coincided with relative stability in racial composition. From 2020 to 2022, the median income decreased to $52,034 and further to $48,475. This decline aligns with the brief period of lower diversity followed by a return to more diverse demographics.
The population has grown from 3,553 in 2010 to 4,198 in 2022, with some fluctuations. The recent population surge from 2020 to 2022 coincides with the period of income decline and increased diversity, suggesting an influx of diverse, potentially younger residents.
The trends in Brookridge reflect broader national patterns. The growth in the two or more races category aligns with national trends of increasing multiracial identification. The recent decline in median income may reflect broader economic pressures faced by many American communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The population growth in Brookridge, especially post-2020, might be part of a larger trend of people moving to suburban areas from urban centers, seeking more space and potentially lower costs of living.
Brookridge demonstrates the dynamic nature of demographic and economic changes in American neighborhoods. While maintaining its White Majority status, the community has experienced fluctuations in diversity and income levels, potentially influenced by broader socio-economic trends and migration patterns. The recent increase in diversity and population, coupled with a decrease in median income, suggests that Brookridge may be in a transitional phase, attracting a more diverse population possibly due to its affordability relative to nearby urban areas.
