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Demographic Analysis of Bryce Canyon South: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Bryce Canyon South, a neighborhood in Oxnard, California, is characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 80% of the area, with a median income of $91,664. The neighborhood shares its name with Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, despite being located in a coastal California city.
Over the past decade, Bryce Canyon South has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community. The Hispanic population has remained the dominant group, fluctuating between 72% and 80% from 2013 to 2022. The White population decreased from 14% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Asian population has fluctuated, peaking at 9% in 2015 but settling at 4% by 2022. There has been an increase in the "Two or More Races" category, rising from 2% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
The median income in Bryce Canyon South has shown significant volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend, with median income rising from $76,924 to $105,897. A decline occurred in 2020, dropping to $91,740. 2021 saw an increase to $113,559, followed by another decline to $91,664 in 2022.
The economic fluctuations do not appear to directly correlate with the racial demographic shifts, as the Hispanic majority has remained stable despite income volatility. The overall trend suggests economic growth, which may be attracting a more diverse population, as evidenced by the increase in multiracial residents.
The persistent Hispanic majority in Bryce Canyon South aligns with broader trends in California, particularly in coastal areas with agricultural backgrounds like Oxnard. The increasing multiracial population reflects a national trend, as the U.S. Census reported a 276% increase in the multiracial population between 2010 and 2020.
The economic volatility, especially the sharp changes in 2020-2022, likely reflects the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected many communities across the United States. The neighborhood's median income remains above the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent community despite recent fluctuations.
Bryce Canyon South represents a stable Hispanic Majority community with emerging signs of increased diversity, particularly in its multiracial population. While facing economic challenges, the neighborhood has maintained a relatively high median income, positioning it as a potentially desirable area for a diverse range of residents seeking economic opportunities within a predominantly Hispanic cultural context.
