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Ruby Hill: A Persistent Hispanic Majority Neighborhood with Evolving Racial Demographics
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ruby Hill, a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, exhibits a Hispanic Majority community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 9,756 and a median income of $50,783. Ruby Hill is known for its park, which provides views of Denver's skyline and the Rocky Mountains.
Ruby Hill has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community over the past decade. The Hispanic population has slightly decreased from 67% in 2013 to 64% in 2022. The neighborhood has transitioned from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the community was primarily Hispanic (67%) and White (23%). By 2022, there was an increase in Asian representation (from 4% to 10%) and slight changes in other racial groups.
The median income in Ruby Hill has increased from $38,793 in 2013 to $50,783 in 2022, a 31% increase over nine years. This economic improvement correlates with the slight decrease in Hispanic population percentage and the increase in Asian representation. The population of Ruby Hill peaked in 2018 at 11,490 and has since declined to 9,756 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Ruby Hill reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where traditionally Hispanic neighborhoods are experiencing gradual diversification and economic changes. The increase in median income (31% over nine years) outpaces the national average, which saw about a 10-15% increase in the same period.
The maintenance of a Hispanic Majority despite economic changes suggests a level of community resilience in the face of potential gentrification pressures. This contrasts with some other urban neighborhoods where rapid economic changes have led to more dramatic shifts in racial composition. The increase in Asian population percentage is consistent with broader trends in many U.S. cities where Asian communities are growing and diversifying urban neighborhoods.
Ruby Hill exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, balancing its Hispanic cultural heritage with emerging economic opportunities and increasing diversity. The challenge moving forward will be to maintain this balance, ensuring that long-term residents can benefit from economic improvements while preserving the community's unique cultural character.
