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Demographic Analysis of Rancho West: A Predominantly Hispanic Neighborhood in San Bernardino, California
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Rancho West, a neighborhood in San Bernardino, California, exhibits a Hispanic Racial Majority with 84% of the population identifying as Hispanic in 2022. The area has a median income of $65,950 as of 2022. Rancho West is located near the historic Route 66.
Over the past decade, Rancho West has maintained its status as a Hispanic Racial Majority community. The Hispanic population increased from 78% in 2013 to 84% in 2022. The White population declined from 11% in 2018 to 7% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable at 6-8% throughout the decade. The neighborhood demonstrates Low Diversity, with the Hispanic group dominating at over 75% of the population.
The median income in Rancho West increased from $54,426 in 2013 to $65,950 in 2022, representing a 21% increase over the decade. There was a significant increase in median income from $61,213 in 2019 to $73,105 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $65,950 in 2022. The population of Rancho West remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 22,000 and 25,000 residents.
The demographic trends in Rancho West align with patterns observed in many California cities where Hispanic populations have been growing. The level of Hispanic concentration in Rancho West (84%) is higher than the California average of approximately 39% as of 2020.
The economic improvement in Rancho West places the neighborhood below the California median household income of approximately $78,672 in 2021. This indicates that while the community is experiencing economic growth, it still faces challenges in reaching parity with state-wide economic indicators.
The stability in population numbers, combined with the increasing Hispanic majority, suggests that Rancho West may be serving as an established enclave for the Hispanic community in San Bernardino. This could provide opportunities for strong community bonds and cultural preservation, as well as challenges related to potential socioeconomic segregation for the neighborhood's future development and integration within the larger city context.
