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American River Canyon: A Study of Race and Demographics in a Low Diversity Neighborhood
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
American River Canyon, a neighborhood in Folsom, California, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood's population is 6,981 with a median income of $83,555. The area is situated near the American River.
Over the past decade, American River Canyon has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population has decreased from 81% in 2013 to 76% in 2022. There is a gradual trend towards increased diversity, with the Asian population increasing from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, the Hispanic population fluctuating between 10-15%, and the "Two or More Races" category growing from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth. The median income increased from $75,476 in 2013 to $83,555 in 2022, a 10.7% increase. The highest median income in the decade was $88,614 in 2021. The increase in income correlates with the slight increase in diversity, particularly in the Asian population and those identifying as two or more races.
Population trends show fluctuation. The population peaked in 2015 at 7,600 residents and has gradually declined since 2018, with the 2022 population at 6,981. This population decline, coupled with rising incomes, may indicate a trend towards larger, more expensive homes or a shift in housing preferences.
The gradual diversification of American River Canyon aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The neighborhood's economic growth outpaces the national average. The U.S. median household income grew by about 7% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation), compared to American River Canyon's 10.7% growth.
The community's racial composition changes mirror the general California trend of increasing Asian and multiracial populations. However, the neighborhood is less diverse than California overall, as the state has a Majority-Minority status.
American River Canyon remains a Low Diversity, White Majority community, but shows signs of gradual change towards greater diversity and continued economic prosperity. These trends suggest a slowly evolving community character that may impact local services, school demographics, and community dynamics in the future.
