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Desert Uplands Neighborhood: A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority Population
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Desert Uplands, a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority population. As of 2022, the white population comprises 85% of the community. The neighborhood has experienced population growth from 4,489 residents in 2010 to 6,849 in 2022. Desert Uplands is an affluent area with a median income of $131,864 in 2022.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Desert Uplands has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population percentage decreased from 89% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. Hispanic representation has remained between 7-10% over the decade. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Black population has shown minor fluctuations, reaching 3% in 2020 but settling at 1% in 2022.
The economic trajectory of Desert Uplands has been positive overall. Median income increased from $113,202 in 2013 to $131,864 in 2022, representing a 16.5% growth. The highest median income was recorded in 2020 at $136,102, coinciding with the peak population of 7,047 residents. Despite minor decreases in recent years, the overall trend indicates sustained economic prosperity.
The demographic composition of Desert Uplands contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The median income in Desert Uplands ($131,864 in 2022) is significantly higher than the U.S. median household income, which was approximately $70,784 in 2021. The neighborhood's population growth (52.6% increase from 2010 to 2022) exceeds the national average, reflecting the broader trend of rapid growth in many Sunbelt cities.
Desert Uplands has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community over the past decade, with subtle shifts suggesting a very gradual trend towards increased diversity. The neighborhood's high median income and steady population growth indicate its continued attractiveness to affluent residents, potentially slowing more significant demographic changes.
