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Demographic Analysis of Wasco, California: A Predominantly Hispanic City
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Wasco, California, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a Hispanic Majority. In 2022, the Hispanic population constituted 86% of the city's residents, while White residents comprised 8% of the population. The city's median income in 2022 was $47,321, with a population of 26,726 across 9.39 square miles.
Over the past decade, Wasco has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with an increasing Hispanic Majority. The Hispanic population increased from 76% in 2013 to 86% in 2022, indicating a "Transitional Community" in terms of strengthening Hispanic representation. The White population decreased from 15% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, and the Black population decreased from 6% to 4% over the same period. Other racial groups maintained relatively stable, minimal representation.
The median income in Wasco increased from $43,072 in 2013 to $47,321 in 2022, representing a growth of 9.9% over nine years. The population grew slightly from 26,456 in 2013 to 26,726 in 2022, an increase of approximately 1%.
The trend of increasing Hispanic population in Wasco is consistent with patterns seen in parts of California and the southwestern United States. The 86% Hispanic majority in Wasco is notably high compared to state averages. The modest income growth over the decade may be lower than California's overall economic growth.
Based on observed trends, Wasco is likely to strengthen its status as a Hispanic Majority community. The Hispanic population may increase further, potentially exceeding 90% in coming years. This could lead to a stronger classification as a "Low Diversity" community. Economically, if current trends persist, slow growth in median income may continue, potentially not keeping pace with inflation or broader economic growth in California.
Wasco is expected to remain in the "Low Diversity" category with an increasingly dominant Hispanic majority. It is unlikely to transition into "High Diversity" or "Moderate Diversity" categories in the near future without significant changes in migration patterns or local economic conditions that attract a more diverse population.
