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Demographic Trends in Harris Ranch, Boise: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Growth
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Harris Ranch, a neighborhood in Boise City, Idaho, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population has grown from 3,215 residents in 2017 to 7,219 in 2022. The median income in Harris Ranch was $138,636 in 2022, which is higher than the national average. The neighborhood is designed as a planned community with various housing types and emphasis on outdoor recreation.
Over the past decade, Harris Ranch has maintained its "Low Diversity" and "White Majority" status. In 2013, the white population was 93% of residents. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 81%. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. Hispanic and multiracial populations have also seen modest increases. These changes indicate a gradual trend towards increased racial diversity.
The demographic shifts in Harris Ranch have occurred alongside economic growth. The median income increased from $116,481 in 2013 to $138,636 in 2022, a 19% increase. The population more than doubled from 2,542 in 2013 to 7,219 in 2022. The increasing Asian population correlates with rising median incomes, suggesting new Asian residents may be high-income professionals. The sustained high median income indicates the neighborhood has maintained its affluent status while growing and diversifying slightly.
Harris Ranch remains less diverse than many urban areas across the United States. The neighborhood's demographic composition and high median income suggest it may be part of a broader trend of affluent suburbs experiencing gradual diversification, particularly through the influx of high-income Asian professionals.
The rapid population growth in Harris Ranch outpaces the general trend for Boise and many other mid-sized U.S. cities, indicating its attractiveness as a residential area. This growth, combined with consistently high median incomes, suggests that Harris Ranch has been successful in attracting affluent residents amid Boise's overall economic expansion.
The gradual increase in diversity, while maintaining a strong white majority, aligns with broader national trends of slow but steady diversification in suburban areas, particularly those with strong economic indicators. However, the pace of diversification in Harris Ranch appears to be slower than national averages for similarly sized communities, maintaining its character as a predominantly white, affluent enclave within the broader Boise metropolitan area.
