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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Mesa neighborhood in Palm Springs, California, exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity, with a white population comprising 87% of residents in 2022. This affluent enclave has seen significant economic growth over the past decade, with median income increasing from $42,839 in 2013 to $89,555 in 2022.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), The Mesa has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity neighborhood with a White Majority. The white population has remained above 85% throughout, with only minor fluctuations. There has been a slight increase in the Hispanic population, from 7% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, with some fluctuations in between. Asian and Multi-racial representation have seen small increases, from 1% to 2% for Asians and 1% to 3% for those identifying as two or more races.
The Mesa has experienced substantial economic growth over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, median income more than doubled, rising from $42,839 to $89,555, indicating a significant increase in affluence. Despite the economic growth, the population has remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 374 in 2013 to 322 in 2022. This suggests that the neighborhood is becoming more exclusive, with potentially higher property values and cost of living.
The correlation between demographic and economic trends suggests that as The Mesa became more affluent, it maintained its low diversity status. This could indicate that the rising cost of living may be limiting accessibility for more diverse populations.
The substantial increase in median income in The Mesa aligns with national trends of growing income inequality, where affluent neighborhoods often see faster income growth than less affluent areas. The combination of rapidly rising incomes and stable population in an already predominantly white neighborhood suggests potential gentrification, a pattern seen in many desirable urban and suburban areas across the U.S.
While The Mesa shows only minor increases in diversity, many U.S. cities and suburbs have been experiencing more rapid diversification. The neighborhood's resistance to this trend could be due to its high property values and established community character. The stable population despite rising affluence might indicate an aging population, a trend common in many upscale U.S. neighborhoods where younger families may be priced out.
The Mesa represents a pocket of stability and increasing affluence within Palm Springs, maintaining its low diversity and white majority status while experiencing significant economic growth. This trend contrasts with broader patterns of increasing diversity in many U.S. urban areas, highlighting The Mesa's unique position as an established, affluent enclave resistant to major demographic shifts.