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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 91977: A Majority-Minority Community with Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 91977 in La Presa, California, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The Hispanic population constitutes a plurality at 45%, while no single racial group forms a majority. Over the past decade, this area has undergone gradual demographic shifts and economic growth, mirroring broader trends in California and the United States.
Throughout the analyzed period from 2013 to 2022, the area has maintained its Majority-Minority status, with combined minority populations consistently exceeding 50% of the total. The Hispanic population has remained the largest group, increasing from 42% in 2013 to 45% in 2022, solidifying its plurality status. Concurrently, the white population has experienced a gradual decrease from 35% in 2013 to 30% in 2022, indicating a slow but steady shift in the area's racial composition.
Both Asian and Black populations have shown modest increases. The Asian population grew from 7% to 9% between 2013 and 2021, though it slightly decreased to 7% in 2022. The Black population increased from 11% to 12% over the decade. The population identifying as two or more races has increased from 3% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, suggesting a trend towards increasing racial complexity and diversity.
The median income in the area has shown a consistent upward trend, rising from $67,767 in 2013 to $77,438 in 2022, representing a 14.3% increase over the decade. The population has grown from 60,257 in 2013 to 63,966 in 2022, a 6.2% increase, indicating moderate but steady growth. Despite fluctuations, including a dip in 2016, the overall trend shows economic resilience and growth, with a notable peak in median income in 2021 at $83,582.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code align with broader trends seen across California and many urban areas in the United States. The increasing Hispanic population and declining white population percentage reflect statewide demographic changes. The growth in median income is consistent with economic trends in many parts of California. The area's maintenance of moderate diversity, without shifting to high diversity, suggests a stable community structure that is evolving gradually rather than undergoing rapid demographic upheaval.
The increase in the multiracial population, though small, mirrors a national trend towards greater racial complexity and self-identification with multiple racial categories. This trend is particularly pronounced in diverse states like California. In conclusion, the zip code 91977 in La Presa represents a gradually evolving, economically improving Majority-Minority community. Its demographic and economic trends reflect broader regional and national patterns, positioning it as a microcosm of the changing face of suburban America in diverse states like California.
