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Demographic Analysis of Satinwood: 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
Satinwood, a neighborhood in Corvallis, Oregon, demonstrates characteristics of a White Majority community with moderate diversity. The white population comprises 68% of residents as of 2022, with Hispanic (16%) and Asian (8%) populations representing significant minorities. Over the past decade, Satinwood has experienced notable demographic shifts and fluctuations in median income. The neighborhood's proximity to Oregon State University likely influences its demographic composition and economic trends.
From 2013 to 2022, Satinwood transitioned from low diversity to moderate diversity. The white population decreased from 78% to 68%. The Hispanic population grew from 10% to 16%. The Asian population increased slightly from 6% to 8%, while those identifying as two or more races rose from 2% to 5%. A small Black population (3%) emerged where there were no recorded Black residents in 2013.
Economically, the neighborhood has shown growth. Median income increased from $48,472 in 2013 to $64,023 in 2022, a 32% rise. This income growth coincides with the transition to greater diversity, suggesting a possible link between the neighborhood's economic growth and its increasing multicultural character. The population grew modestly from 4,425 in 2013 to 4,626 in 2022, a 4.5% increase.
The demographic shifts in Satinwood reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban and suburban areas. The growth in Hispanic and Asian populations aligns with national patterns, particularly in university towns. The 32% income growth over a decade surpasses the national average of approximately 20% during a similar period, indicating that Satinwood may be experiencing faster economic development than many other U.S. neighborhoods.
Satinwood's transition from low diversity to moderate diversity, while maintaining a White Majority, indicates a gradual but steady diversification process. This change, combined with economic growth, suggests that Satinwood is evolving into a more multicultural and prosperous community, likely influenced by its proximity to Oregon State University and broader demographic shifts in the Pacific Northwest.
