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Forest Glen, Colorado: A Study of Racial Demographics in a Low Diversity Neighborhood
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Forest Glen, a neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado, is characterized as a low diversity community with a White Majority. In 2022, 86% of its population identified as white. The median income in 2022 was $140,570, indicating an affluent area significantly above the national median household income. Forest Glen is located near the Boulder foothills, providing residents with access to hiking trails and natural scenery.
Over the past decade, Forest Glen has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population has consistently remained above 80% throughout this period, with minor fluctuations. There have been subtle shifts within this stable racial composition. The Asian population increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2019, before decreasing to 4% in 2022. The Hispanic population declined from 11% in 2013 to 1% in 2020-2021, then increased to 9% in 2022. The category of Two or More Races increased from 0% in 2013 to 9% in 2018, before declining to 1% in 2022.
The median income in Forest Glen has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $133,525 in 2013 to $140,570 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. The peak was reached in 2018 at $148,587. This general increase in median income correlates with the neighborhood maintaining its White Majority status. The population of Forest Glen has decreased from 261 in 2010 to 223 in 2022. This decline, combined with rising incomes, may indicate a trend towards larger, more expensive homes replacing smaller residences.
The demographic composition of Forest Glen contrasts with broader trends in many urban areas across the United States, which have generally been moving towards greater diversity. While many cities are experiencing increased racial and ethnic mixing, Forest Glen has maintained a relatively homogeneous population.
The high median income and predominantly white population in Forest Glen reflect broader patterns of wealth distribution and racial segregation seen in many affluent suburbs across the country. This neighborhood's demographic stability amid rising property values may indicate limited housing affordability for a more diverse population.
The slight increase in Asian population, although small, aligns with national trends of growing Asian communities in high-income areas, often associated with technology and professional sectors. However, the fluctuations in the Hispanic population diverge from the general trend of steady Hispanic population growth seen in many parts of the U.S.
Forest Glen represents a stable, affluent, predominantly white neighborhood that has resisted significant demographic changes over the past decade, even as its median income has risen. This stability in the face of broader national trends towards increased diversity in urban areas suggests that local factors, such as housing policies, school districts, or job markets, may be playing a role in maintaining the neighborhood's current demographic composition.
