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Demographic Analysis of Oxnard Dunes: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing 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
Oxnard Dunes, a neighborhood in Oxnard, California, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 71% of the area, with Hispanic (16%) and Asian (9%) minorities. The neighborhood's coastal location likely contributes to its high median income of $74,647 in 2022, despite a significant decrease from previous years.
Over the past decade, Oxnard Dunes has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community, but with notable fluctuations. The neighborhood has shown signs of transitioning towards greater diversity. In 2013, it began as a strong "White Majority" (72%) with "Low Diversity." By 2015, it shifted towards "Moderate Diversity" with Hispanic representation reaching 25%. From 2018 to 2020, there was a trend towards "Low Diversity" again, with the white population peaking at 82% in 2020. Since 2021, there has been a resurgence of diversity, returning to "Moderate Diversity" with increases in Asian and multi-racial populations.
The median income in Oxnard Dunes has shown significant volatility. From 2013 to 2019, incomes were consistently high, peaking at $139,894 in 2019. There was a dramatic drop to $74,677 in 2020, coinciding with the peak in white population percentage. In 2021, income sharply increased to $169,505, corresponding with increased diversity. In 2022, income dropped again to $74,647, similar to 2020 levels. These economic shifts do not consistently correlate with demographic changes, suggesting other factors are at play.
Population trends show overall growth from 341 in 2010 to 611 in 2022, with some year-to-year fluctuations. This growth indicates the neighborhood's increasing attractiveness, possibly due to its coastal location and economic opportunities.
Oxnard Dunes' demographic trends partially reflect broader California patterns of increasing diversity. However, the neighborhood's persistent white majority contrasts with many urban areas in California that have become majority-minority. The income volatility in recent years, particularly the sharp drops in 2020 and 2022, may be related to broader economic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the extreme fluctuations suggest local factors, possibly related to the real estate market or changes in the local job market, are also significant.
The neighborhood's high median income, even in lower years, indicates it remains an affluent area compared to national averages. This economic status, combined with its coastal location, likely influences its demographic composition, potentially attracting diverse, high-income residents while maintaining a white majority.
Oxnard Dunes presents a complex picture of a transitional, affluent coastal community. While maintaining a white majority, it shows trends towards increased diversity, particularly in Asian and Hispanic populations. The economic volatility in recent years adds a layer to its demographic evolution, suggesting a dynamic interplay between racial composition, economic factors, and possibly external events shaping this unique neighborhood.
