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Demographic Analysis of Natomas Corporate Center: A Black Majority Neighborhood in Sacramento
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Natomas Corporate Center neighborhood in Sacramento, California, exhibits a Black Majority demographic composition with a median income of $56,470 as of 2022. This urban area has transitioned from a Moderate Diversity community to its current state over the past decade. The neighborhood is located near Sacramento International Airport and has experienced significant commercial development in recent years.
In 2013, Natomas Corporate Center was characterized as a Moderate Diversity community, with Black (44%), Hispanic (31%), and White (18%) populations representing significant portions of the neighborhood. From 2014 to 2018, the neighborhood shifted to a Hispanic Plurality, with the Hispanic population reaching its peak at 49% in 2018. This period saw a decline in the Black population and a slight increase in the White population. Between 2019 and 2021, the area entered a phase of High Diversity, with no single group exceeding 40% of the population and at least three groups having significant representation. In 2022, the neighborhood transitioned to a Black Majority, with the Black population reaching 50% of the total.
The median income in Natomas Corporate Center has fluctuated over the years, showing an overall upward trend. From 2013 to 2016, the median income decreased from $50,962 to $46,703, coinciding with the shift towards a Hispanic Plurality. From 2017 to 2021, income levels remained relatively stable, ranging between $45,964 and $51,082, during the period of High Diversity. In 2022, a significant increase to $56,470 occurred as the neighborhood transitioned to a Black Majority.
The demographic shifts observed in Natomas Corporate Center reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increase in diversity followed by a transition to a Black Majority is reminiscent of patterns observed in other rapidly changing urban neighborhoods, often associated with processes of gentrification or urban renewal.
The economic trajectory of the neighborhood, particularly the recent uptick in median income, aligns with national trends of economic recovery and growth post-2020. However, the specific dynamics of this neighborhood, including its proximity to the airport and recent commercial development, may have contributed to its unique demographic and economic evolution.
Natomas Corporate Center exemplifies a Transitional Community, having undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. These shifts, coupled with fluctuating but ultimately increasing median incomes, illustrate a dynamic urban area adapting to changing economic and social landscapes. The neighborhood's evolution offers insights into the interplay between racial demographics, economic factors, and urban development in contemporary American cities.
