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Lake Hills: Demographic Transition from White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Lake Hills, a neighborhood in Bellevue, Washington, demonstrates a Moderate Diversity profile with an Asian population of 33% and a White plurality of 43% as of 2022. The area has undergone demographic changes over the past decade, shifting from a White Majority community to its current diverse composition. Lake Hills has a median income of $104,791 in 2022, representing an affluent suburb of the Seattle metropolitan area.
In 2013, Lake Hills was classified as a White Majority community, with 56% of the population identifying as White. By 2022, the neighborhood transformed into a Moderate Diversity area. This change was primarily due to an increase in the Asian population, which grew from 24% in 2013 to 33% in 2022. The White population decreased from 56% to 43% during this period, losing its majority status.
The Hispanic population remained relatively constant, ranging between 11-15% throughout the decade. The Black population increased from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, and those identifying as two or more races grew from 3% to 7% in the same timeframe. These changes indicate that Lake Hills has become more attractive to diverse populations, particularly Asian and Black residents.
The demographic shifts in Lake Hills have coincided with economic changes. The median income increased from $90,303 in 2013 to $104,791 in 2022, a 16% rise. This income growth suggests that the influx of diverse populations may have contributed to the area's economic prosperity. The median income reached a peak of $128,576 in 2021 before declining in 2022. The population of Lake Hills grew from 16,138 in 2013 to 17,745 in 2022, an increase of approximately 10%.
The demographic changes in Lake Hills reflect broader trends observed in the Seattle metropolitan area and other tech hubs across the United States. Many such areas have experienced an increase in Asian and other minority populations, often associated with the growth of the tech industry. The economic growth in Lake Hills aligns with trends seen in other tech-adjacent communities, where median incomes have risen significantly due to high-paying jobs in the technology sector.
Lake Hills has transformed from a White Majority community to a Moderate Diversity area over the past decade, with significant growth in Asian, Black, and multiracial populations. This demographic shift has been accompanied by substantial economic growth, positioning Lake Hills as an increasingly diverse and affluent neighborhood within the broader Seattle metropolitan area.
