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Demographic and Economic Analysis of Willowbank: A Predominantly White Neighborhood in Davis, California
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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 Willowbank neighborhood in Davis, California, as of 2022, is classified as having "Low Diversity" with a "White Majority" comprising 86% of the population. The area is characterized by high median incomes, with the 2022 figure at $183,330. Willowbank is located in Davis, a city known for its association with the University of California, Davis, which may influence the area's demographic and economic composition.
Over the past decade, Willowbank has maintained its status as a "White Majority" neighborhood. From 2013 to 2016, the neighborhood showed indications of moving towards "Moderate Diversity," with the Asian population reaching 16% and the Hispanic population between 6-9%. After 2016, a gradual trend back towards "Low Diversity" occurred, with the white population increasing from 70% in 2016 to 86% in 2022. The neighborhood has not qualified as "High Diversity" or "Majority-Minority" during the observed period. In 2021, a "Two or More Races" category emerged, suggesting a slight increase in racial mixing or changing self-identification patterns.
The economic trajectory of Willowbank has shown substantial growth. Median income increased from $145,629 in 2013 to $183,330 in 2022, a 26% increase over nine years. A significant spike in median income occurred in 2021, reaching $199,995, before slightly declining in 2022. The population grew moderately from 653 in 2010 to 959 in 2022, indicating the area has become increasingly desirable. The rising median income correlates with the growing white majority, potentially indicating a pattern of gentrification or increased exclusivity in the neighborhood.
The median income in Willowbank is significantly higher than the national average, which was around $70,000 in 2022, placing it among the most affluent neighborhoods in the country. The trend towards increased racial homogeneity contradicts the national trend of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The emergence of a "Two or More Races" category in recent years aligns with national trends, as more Americans identify as multiracial. The stable and growing population suggests that Willowbank has remained an attractive place to live, potentially due to its proximity to the university and high quality of life, as indicated by the high median incomes.
Willowbank presents a picture of an increasingly affluent, predominantly white neighborhood that has diverged from national trends towards increased diversity. Its economic growth has been substantial, potentially making it less accessible to a diverse range of residents over time. The neighborhood's evolution raises questions about housing affordability, access to educational opportunities, and the long-term implications of such demographic and economic trends on the broader Davis community.
