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Van Arsdale Neighborhood: A Study of Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Van Arsdale, a neighborhood in Arvada, Colorado, exhibits low diversity with a 92% white population as of 2022. This demographic composition categorizes it as a "Low Diversity" area. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $109,172, indicating an affluent suburb. Van Arsdale is located near the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, a former nuclear weapons production facility now serving as a nature preserve.
Over the past decade, Van Arsdale has maintained its "Low Diversity" status. The white population has consistently remained above 88%. The Hispanic population increased from 5% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. Other racial groups have had minimal presence, with the Asian population fluctuating between 1% and 0%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races varied, reaching 4% in 2016 but declining to 0% by 2022.
The median income in Van Arsdale rose from $96,389 in 2013 to $109,172 in 2022, a 13% increase. This economic growth coincides with the maintenance of the white majority. The population decreased from 1,703 in 2010 to 1,522 in 2022, suggesting a trend towards larger homes or an aging population.
Van Arsdale's demographic composition contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The United States is moving towards a "Majority-Minority" status, while Van Arsdale maintains its white majority. The neighborhood's income growth aligns with trends in affluent suburbs and exceeds the national average.
Van Arsdale shows signs of slow diversification, particularly in its Hispanic population. It remains a predominantly white, affluent suburb. The relationship between high incomes, property values, and demographic composition suggests economic factors significantly influence the neighborhood's racial makeup. Future monitoring of demographic shifts, economic trends, and local policies will be important in understanding the neighborhood's evolving character and accessibility.
