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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 93454: Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 93454 in Santa Maria, California, is classified as a "Hispanic Majority" community with a "Majority-Minority" characteristic as of 2022. The Hispanic population comprises 68% of the total, while the white population accounts for 24%. The median income in this zip code is $73,238.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from a "Hispanic Plurality" to a "Hispanic Majority" community. In 2013, Hispanics represented 61% of the population, increasing to 68% by 2022. Concurrently, the community has become increasingly "Majority-Minority," with the white population decreasing from 31% in 2013 to 24% in 2022.
The community has maintained "Low Diversity" throughout the observed period, with the Hispanic population consistently representing over 60% of the total, and only two groups (Hispanic and White) having significant representation.
The median income in the zip code has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $58,105 in 2013 to $73,238 in 2022, an increase of about 26%. The most substantial income growth occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income increasing from $73,194 to $77,623, before slightly decreasing in 2022.
The population has steadily increased over the decade, growing from 38,359 in 2013 to 43,962 in 2022, a rise of about 14.6%. This population growth, combined with the increasing Hispanic percentage, suggests that many newcomers to the area are likely of Hispanic origin.
The demographic trends in this zip code align with broader patterns seen in many parts of California and the southwestern United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing and becoming more dominant in many communities. The economic growth observed here is generally consistent with California's overall economic trends.
Zip code 93454 in Santa Maria represents a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from a Hispanic Plurality to a more pronounced Hispanic Majority over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by steady population growth and notable increases in median income, indicating a community that has successfully navigated demographic changes while maintaining economic progress.
