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Demographic Analysis of Interland-University Research Park: Shifts in Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Interland-University Research Park neighborhood in Davis, California, exhibited a population of 1,458 and an estimated 559 housing units in 2022. The area is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community. The neighborhood demonstrates a White plurality (45%), with significant Asian (27%) and Hispanic (26%) populations. The proximity to the University of California, Davis likely influences the demographic composition, suggesting a high concentration of students and university-affiliated residents.
Over the past decade, the Interland-University Research Park neighborhood underwent significant demographic transitions. In 2013, the area had an "Asian Plurality" with 49% of the population identifying as Asian. By 2022, the neighborhood transitioned to a "White Plurality" with 45% identifying as white. This shift represents a change in the neighborhood's racial composition.
The area consistently maintained a "Moderate Diversity" classification throughout the decade, with at least two racial groups having significant representation (over 20%). The specific groups and their proportions fluctuated: The Asian population declined from 55% in 2016 to 27% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 16% in 2013 to a peak of 36% in 2020, before settling at 26% in 2022. The White population fluctuated between 23% and 34% for most of the decade, before rising to 45% in 2022. These shifts suggest a "Transitional Community" status.
The median income in the neighborhood fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2015, median income decreased from $34,611 to $22,045, coinciding with an increase in the Asian population. From 2015 to 2019, median income gradually increased to $28,603, as the Hispanic population grew and the Asian population began to decline. From 2019 to 2022, median income fluctuated, ending at $27,502 in 2022, as the white population increased significantly. The overall population of the neighborhood decreased from 1,696 in 2013 to 1,458 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in this neighborhood are likely influenced by its proximity to the University of California, Davis. The fluctuations in racial composition and median income may reflect changing student demographics, international student enrollment patterns, and the transient nature of a university-adjacent community.
The median income in this neighborhood ($27,502 in 2022) is lower than the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), which is consistent with a predominantly student population. The economic fluctuations observed may be influenced by changes in student financial aid, university employment opportunities, or shifts in the local job market.
The Interland-University Research Park neighborhood demonstrates the dynamic nature of university-adjacent communities, with rapid demographic shifts and economic fluctuations that likely reflect both local and broader educational trends.
