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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Otay Ranch Village 5: From Moderate Diversity to Hispanic Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Otay Ranch Village 5 in Chula Vista, California, is a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a median income of $121,651, which is above the national average. This area is part of the Otay Ranch master-planned community.
Over the past decade, Otay Ranch Village 5 has changed in its racial composition. In 2013, the community had Moderate Diversity, with Hispanic (45%), Asian (30%), and White (13%) populations. By 2022, it had become a Hispanic Majority (53%) community.
This change is part of a Transitional Community trend. The Hispanic population increased from 45% in 2013 to 55% in 2019, and stabilized around 53% in recent years. The Asian population declined from 35% in 2015-2016 to 21% in 2022. The White population remained stable at around 11-13%. The Black population increased from 5% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. Residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1-2% to 4-5% in recent years.
The demographic changes in Otay Ranch Village 5 have been accompanied by economic growth. The median income increased from $102,012 in 2013 to $121,651 in 2022, a rise of nearly 20% over the decade. This suggests the area has become attractive to affluent Hispanic families and professionals.
There was an increase in median income to $143,336 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $121,651 in 2022. This change could be due to factors such as changes in the local job market or shifts in the types of residents moving into or out of the area.
The population has remained stable over the decade, between 8,400 and 8,900 residents. This stability, combined with rising incomes, suggests the neighborhood has maintained its desirability while becoming more economically prosperous.
The demographic trends in Otay Ranch Village 5 are similar to broader changes in California and the United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing. However, the high median income of this neighborhood distinguishes it from many other Hispanic-majority communities.
The transition to a Hispanic Majority while maintaining high income levels challenges some stereotypes about minority-majority communities and shows the economic diversity within the Hispanic population in Southern California. This trend aligns with the growing economic power and suburban migration of Hispanic families in the region.
Otay Ranch Village 5 has changed from a moderately diverse community to a Hispanic-majority area with increasing racial diversity and economic prosperity. This change reflects broader demographic shifts in California while highlighting the economic success of this neighborhood within the larger Chula Vista area.
