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Demographic Analysis of Tahquitz River Estates: A White Majority Neighborhood in Palm Springs
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tahquitz River Estates in Palm Springs, California, exhibits a White Majority demographic profile, with 81% of the population identifying as white in 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $41,060 in 2022. The area is known for its mid-century modern architecture and is part of Palm Springs' historic Movie Colony East.
Over the past decade, Tahquitz River Estates has maintained its status as a White Majority community. From 2013 to 2016, the area showed Moderate Diversity, with the Hispanic population reaching 24% in 2013. Starting in 2017, there was a shift towards Low Diversity, with the white population increasing from 74% to 81% by 2020. The most recent years (2020-2022) show a continuation of the Low Diversity trend, with the white population remaining above 80%.
The median income in Tahquitz River Estates has shown volatility. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $37,228 to $50,020. In 2020, it dropped to $44,617. In 2021, it increased to $58,032, followed by a decrease to $41,060 in 2022.
These economic fluctuations appear to correlate with demographic shifts. As the neighborhood became less diverse from 2017 onwards, there was initially an increase in median income. However, the recent volatility suggests that other factors have had a significant impact.
The trend towards decreased diversity in Tahquitz River Estates runs counter to many national trends, where increasing diversity is more common, especially in urban areas. The economic volatility seen in recent years likely reflects broader economic uncertainties faced by many communities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The neighborhood's population has been steadily declining since 2013, dropping from 1,834 to 1,374 in 2022. This decline, combined with the increasing white majority, suggests a possible trend of gentrification or changing neighborhood character.
Tahquitz River Estates presents a case of a neighborhood that has become less diverse over time, maintaining a strong White Majority status. The economic fluctuations indicate a community in transition, possibly grappling with broader socio-economic changes and the impacts of global events. The combination of decreasing population, increasing white majority, and volatile median income suggests a neighborhood undergoing significant changes that may be reshaping its character and demographic makeup.
