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Summer Place Village: A Study of Racial Demographics and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Summer Place Village in Mesa, Arizona, demonstrated a "White Majority" demographic composition in 2022, with 63% of the population identifying as white. The neighborhood experienced changes in its racial composition over the past decade, initially moving towards increased diversity before reverting to a more homogeneous state. The area's median income grew steadily, reaching $65,004 in 2022, indicating an improving economic situation for residents. The population size of Summer Place Village remained relatively stable over the years, suggesting a balance between incoming and outgoing residents despite demographic changes.
From 2013 to 2018, Summer Place Village transitioned from a "White Majority" community to a "Moderate Diversity" status. The percentage of white residents decreased from 55% in 2013 to 51% in 2018, while the Hispanic population increased from 33% to 38% during this period. This shift could be classified as a "Transitional Community" phase, with increasing representation from minority groups.
From 2019 onwards, there was a reversal of this trend. The neighborhood returned to a "White Majority" status, with the white population increasing to 63% by 2022, while the Hispanic population decreased to 29%. This reversal may be attributed to factors such as changing housing markets, employment opportunities, or broader socio-economic shifts in the region.
The median income in Summer Place Village showed an upward trend, increasing from $51,433 in 2013 to $65,004 in 2022, representing a 26.4% growth over the decade. This economic improvement coincided with the initial shift towards greater diversity and continued through the return to a white majority. The years of highest diversity (2017-2019) saw significant increases in median income, suggesting a possible association between increased diversity and economic growth in the area. However, the continued income growth even as the community became less diverse indicates that other factors also influenced the neighborhood's economic development.
The demographic shifts observed in Summer Place Village reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas throughout the 2010s. The reversal of this trend in recent years is somewhat atypical and may be specific to local conditions in Mesa or Arizona. The steady increase in median income aligns with national economic recovery and growth patterns following the 2008 financial crisis. The continued growth through the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022) suggests that Summer Place Village may have been more resilient to economic shocks than many other communities across the nation.
Summer Place Village experienced a complex demographic evolution over the past decade, transitioning from a white majority to a moderately diverse community and then back again. This demographic fluidity occurred alongside consistent economic growth, highlighting the relationship between racial composition and economic development in urban neighborhoods. The trajectory of Summer Place Village provides insights into the dynamic nature of community demographics and the multiple factors that can influence local population changes and economic outcomes.
