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Casa Bonita: A Low Diversity Neighborhood with Hispanic Racial Majority in Santa Ana, California
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Casa Bonita, a neighborhood in Santa Ana, California, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Racial Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 94% of the neighborhood. The area has experienced population fluctuations over the past decade, with a peak of 4,272 residents in 2016 and a current population of 3,047 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2022, Casa Bonita has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Racial Majority. The Hispanic population has consistently remained above 85% throughout this period, reaching its highest point of 94% in 2022. The Asian population has fluctuated between 3% and 12%, peaking in 2020 before declining to 5% in 2022. The White population has maintained a minimal presence, never exceeding 1%. The Black and Native American populations have consistently been at or near 0%.
The median income in Casa Bonita has shown a general upward trend, increasing from $47,041 in 2013 to $53,387 in 2022, with some fluctuations. There was a significant increase to $68,380 in 2021, followed by a sharp decline in 2022. Overall, there has been an increase of about 13.5% from 2013 to 2022, not accounting for inflation. This economic growth has occurred alongside demographic stability, suggesting that the Hispanic majority has experienced some economic advancement.
Population trends show a peak in 2016 with 4,272 residents, followed by a decline to 3,047 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with the maintenance of the Hispanic majority, suggests that outmigration has been relatively proportional across racial groups.
The persistent Hispanic majority in Casa Bonita aligns with broader trends in Santa Ana, known for its large Latino population. However, the neighborhood's 94% Hispanic population in 2022 is higher than the city-wide average, which is typically around 76-78%. The median income growth in Casa Bonita, while positive, may not have kept pace with California's overall economic growth. The state's median household income increased from about $60,190 in 2013 to $84,907 in 2022, a more substantial growth rate than seen in Casa Bonita.
The population decline in Casa Bonita contrasts with California's overall population growth trend up to 2020, suggesting local factors may be influencing neighborhood dynamics. These could include housing affordability issues, changes in local job markets, or shifts in family sizes within the Hispanic community. Casa Bonita represents a stable, predominantly Hispanic enclave within Santa Ana, experiencing modest economic growth amidst population fluctuations. While maintaining its Low Diversity status, the neighborhood has seen subtle shifts in its minority populations and economic standing, reflecting both local dynamics and broader regional trends.
