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Demographic Analysis of Bonita Long Canyon: Hispanic, White, and Asian Populations in a Moderately Diverse Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bonita Long Canyon, a neighborhood in Chula Vista, California, exhibits a "Moderate Diversity" profile based on its 2022 racial composition. The area has a Hispanic population of 47%, a White population of 36%, and an Asian population of 15%. The neighborhood's median income is $102,161 as of 2022, indicating an affluent community.
Over the past decade, Bonita Long Canyon has maintained its status as a "Moderate Diversity" community, with shifts in its racial composition. In 2013, the Hispanic population was 44% and the White population was 36%. By 2022, the Hispanic population increased to 47%, nearing a "Hispanic Plurality" status. The Asian population increased from 12% in 2013 to 15% in 2022. The Black population decreased from 2% to 0% in the same period.
The median income in Bonita Long Canyon has fluctuated over the years but has generally remained high. In 2013, the median income was $107,887, peaking at $117,597 in 2014. The 2022 median income of $102,161 still indicates a wealthy community. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 7,678 and 8,888 residents over the decade.
The demographic shifts in Bonita Long Canyon reflect broader trends seen in many affluent suburban areas of California, particularly those near major metropolitan centers. The increasing Hispanic and Asian populations align with statewide demographic changes, where these groups have been growing in representation, especially in middle and upper-class communities.
The neighborhood's high median income significantly exceeds both the California state median ($78,672 in 2021) and the national median ($69,021 in 2021), positioning Bonita Long Canyon as an affluent enclave. This economic status likely influences its ability to attract diverse, high-earning professionals, possibly contributing to its increasing Hispanic and Asian populations.
The stability in population size, despite demographic shifts, suggests that Bonita Long Canyon may be experiencing a gradual transition rather than rapid gentrification or white flight seen in some urban areas. This could indicate a more organic integration process, where economic factors play a significant role in shaping the community's diversity.
Bonita Long Canyon represents a "Moderate Diversity" community that has been evolving towards greater Hispanic and Asian representation while maintaining its economic affluence. This trend reflects broader patterns of demographic change in California's suburban landscapes, where diversity and wealth increasingly coexist, shaping new multicultural, high-income communities.
