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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 95251: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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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 95251 in Vallecito, California, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 236 and a median income of $97,973. Over the past decade, Vallecito has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained above 75% throughout the period, ranging from 76% in 2019 to 87% in 2013 and 2014.
The Hispanic population in Vallecito showed a slight increase from 11% in 2013 to a peak of 16% in 2017, before declining to 4% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 8% in 2022. The Black population has remained consistently low, around 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Vallecito has shown significant fluctuations over the years. From 2013 to 2016, there was a sharp decline in median income from $75,545 to $48,569. From 2016 to 2022, the community experienced a significant economic recovery, with median income more than doubling from $48,569 to $97,973.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 214 and 313 residents over the decade. The slight population decrease from 313 in 2013 to 236 in 2022 coincides with the overall increase in median income.
Vallecito has maintained its low diversity status. The significant increase in median income over the past six years outpaces national averages. The fluctuation in the Hispanic population, followed by a sharp decline, could be indicative of broader migration patterns or economic pressures affecting specific demographic groups. The increase in individuals identifying as two or more races aligns with national trends of growing multiracial identification.
In conclusion, Vallecito has maintained its status as a low diversity, white majority community. It has experienced notable economic changes and subtle shifts in racial composition. These changes suggest a complex interplay between demographic and economic factors, potentially reflecting wider trends of income segregation and selective migration patterns in small, affluent communities.
