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Demographic and Economic Trends in Carousel: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood
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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 Carousel neighborhood in San Bernardino, California, is characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with 69% Hispanic population as of 2022. This area has undergone significant demographic and economic changes over the past decade. Carousel's history as a former amusement park site has influenced its community layout and local identity.
In 2013, Carousel was classified as a Majority-Minority area, with Hispanics comprising 66% of the population. By 2016, it transitioned to a Hispanic Majority, with the Hispanic population reaching 78%. This change likely resulted from increased Hispanic immigration or higher birth rates within the existing Hispanic community. The neighborhood has maintained its Hispanic Majority status through 2022, although with a slight decrease to 69%.
There has been a gradual increase in Asian representation from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, and a decline in the Black population from 14% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, indicating a subtle trend towards increased diversity within the Hispanic-majority context.
The median income in Carousel has increased significantly, rising from $14,804 in 2013 to $28,586 in 2022, nearly doubling over the decade. This economic improvement correlates with the solidification of the Hispanic majority. Despite this growth, the median income remains relatively low compared to national averages, indicating persistent economic challenges. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2,300 and 3,000 residents.
The demographic trends in Carousel align with broader patterns seen in many California urban areas, where Hispanic populations have grown significantly. The economic growth rate in Carousel appears to outpace many similar neighborhoods. The persistence of a lower median income, despite significant growth, reflects wider income inequality issues prevalent in many California cities.
Carousel presents a case of a stabilizing Hispanic-majority community with improving but still challenging economic conditions. The neighborhood's evolution reflects both local dynamics and broader regional trends in demographics and economics, highlighting the complex interplay between racial composition and economic development in urban America.
