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Demographic Analysis of East Lake I: A Majority-Minority Neighborhood with Hispanic Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
East Lake I, a neighborhood in Chula Vista, California, is characterized as a "Majority-Minority" community with a "Hispanic Majority." As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 56% of the area's residents, while other minority groups collectively make up a significant portion of the remaining population. The neighborhood has a median income of $94,856. East Lake I is designed as a planned community with numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Over the past decade, East Lake I has maintained its status as a "Majority-Minority" community, with the Hispanic population forming the majority. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 53% and 59% from 2013 to 2022. The Asian population has shown a gradual increase from 11% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The White population has decreased from 25% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. The Black and Two or More Races categories have remained relatively constant, around 4-6% and 3-4% respectively.
The median income in East Lake I has shown fluctuations over the years. Despite variations, the median income has generally increased from $92,456 in 2013 to $94,856 in 2022, representing a growth of about 2.6% over the decade. The neighborhood experienced a peak in median income in 2021 at $109,578, followed by a decrease in 2022. Despite the recent decline, the median income remains higher than it was at the beginning of the decade.
The correlation between demographic shifts and economic trends is not immediately clear. The increasing diversity, particularly the growth in the Asian population, has coincided with periods of both increase and decrease in median income. This suggests that the economic well-being of the neighborhood is likely influenced by broader economic factors beyond demographic changes.
The demographic trends in East Lake I reflect broader patterns observed in many California urban areas, where Hispanic and Asian populations have been growing while the White population has been declining. The neighborhood's median income remains higher than the California state median ($78,672 in 2021), indicating that East Lake I is a relatively affluent area despite its demographic shifts.
The maintenance of a high median income alongside increasing diversity challenges some common narratives about demographic change and economic outcomes. It suggests that East Lake I has managed to attract and retain high-earning residents across various racial groups, potentially making it a model for successful integration and economic prosperity in diverse communities.
