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Demographic Analysis of the Border Neighborhood: A Low Diversity Hispanic Majority Community
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Border neighborhood in San Diego, California, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 93% of the total, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $24,356, a decrease from the previous year. The area's location near the US-Mexico border likely influences its demographic composition and economic conditions.
Over the past decade, the Border neighborhood has maintained its Low Diversity status with a Hispanic Majority. The Hispanic population has consistently exceeded 80%, reaching 100% in 2017. Recent years have shown minor changes in diversity. From 2013 to 2020, the neighborhood was predominantly Hispanic. In 2021, a small White population (5%) appeared. By 2022, a small Black population (1%) emerged, while the Hispanic majority decreased slightly to 93%. Despite these minor shifts, the area has remained in the Low Diversity category throughout the decade.
The median income in the Border neighborhood has fluctuated significantly over the years. From 2013 to 2021, there was an overall upward trend, with income rising from $37,056 to $58,996. This period of income growth coincided with the neighborhood's most homogeneous years in terms of Hispanic population. However, 2022 experienced a substantial decrease in median income to $24,356, coinciding with a slight increase in racial diversity.
The population has remained relatively stable, ranging between 106 and 201 residents over the decade. The recent decline in median income could be associated with various factors, including potential economic challenges faced by new residents or broader economic issues affecting the predominantly Hispanic community.
The Border neighborhood's demographic composition is distinct within San Diego, which is known for its diverse population. While San Diego as a whole has been experiencing increasing diversity, this particular neighborhood has maintained its strong Hispanic character. The recent slight increase in diversity may reflect broader trends of increasing diversity in urban areas across the United States.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the sharp decline in median income in 2022, may indicate wider economic challenges faced by immigrant communities or areas close to international borders. This could be related to changes in border policies, economic conditions in Mexico, or local economic factors specific to this small community.
The consistently high Hispanic population percentage in this neighborhood, even as other parts of San Diego become more diverse, suggests that the Border area may serve a specific role in the city's demographic landscape, possibly as an entry point or cultural enclave for Hispanic residents.
In conclusion, while the Border neighborhood has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, Hispanic Majority community over the past decade, recent subtle shifts in demographics and significant changes in median income suggest that the area may be on the cusp of change. These trends warrant continued observation to determine whether they represent the beginning of a more substantial demographic and economic transition in this unique border community.
