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Demographic Analysis of Florin Fruitridge Industrial Park: Hispanic Plurality and Racial 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
Florin Fruitridge Industrial Park in Sacramento, California, exhibits a Moderate Diversity demographic profile as of 2022. The neighborhood has a Hispanic plurality of 33%, with significant White (36%) and Asian (19%) populations. Over the past decade, the area has transitioned from a predominantly White community to a more diverse one. The median income in 2022 was $52,905. The industrial park area has evolved to include more residential development.
The neighborhood experienced several demographic shifts between 2013 and 2022. From 2013 to 2019, it displayed Moderate Diversity with a White plurality of 42-45%. During this period, there was a gradual increase in Asian and Black populations. In 2019-2020, a significant shift occurred, resulting in a White Majority of 56%. From 2020 to 2022, the area quickly transitioned back to Moderate Diversity with increasing Hispanic representation, growing from 26% to 33%, while the White population decreased from 56% to 36%.
Economic trends in the area showed fluctuations. Between 2013 and 2017, median income declined from $54,116 to $38,743. From 2018 to 2020, there was a sharp increase in median income to $65,481. In 2021-2022, median income moderately declined to $52,905. Population fluctuations were notable, with a peak of 2,894 in 2019 followed by a significant drop to 1,160 in 2020.
The demographic shifts in Florin Fruitridge Industrial Park reflect broader trends in California and many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and Hispanic population growth are common. The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp rise and subsequent moderation in median income, may reflect wider patterns of urban redevelopment and gentrification seen in many industrial areas transitioning to mixed-use neighborhoods.
The area's transition from an industrial-focused zone to one with a growing residential population is part of a larger urban planning trend seen in cities like Portland, Oregon, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where former industrial districts are being reimagined as diverse, mixed-use neighborhoods.
Florin Fruitridge Industrial Park exemplifies a Transitional Community undergoing significant demographic and economic changes. These shifts reflect broader urban transformation trends and highlight the dynamic nature of urban neighborhoods in response to economic and social factors.
