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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Chaparral Hills, a neighborhood in Moreno Valley, California, exhibits a Hispanic Racial Majority, with 71% of the population identifying as Hispanic in 2022. The area has experienced an increase in median income over the past decade, rising from $40,993 in 2013 to $51,752 in 2022. This neighborhood is characterized by its transitional nature, both demographically and economically, reflecting broader shifts in California's urban landscapes.
Over the past decade, Chaparral Hills has transitioned from a Majority-Minority community to a clear Hispanic Racial Majority. In 2013, the Hispanic population constituted 65% of the neighborhood, crossing the threshold for a Racial Majority. By 2022, this percentage had increased to 71%, solidifying the Hispanic Racial Majority status. The White population has declined from 14% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Black population has decreased slightly from 16% to 14% over the same period. The Asian population has fluctuated but remained a small minority, between 3-5% throughout the decade.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade. The median income has increased by approximately 26% from 2013 to 2022, rising from $40,993 to $51,752. This growth suggests an improvement in the economic conditions of the residents. The strengthening of the Hispanic Racial Majority has coincided with this economic improvement. The population has grown from 10,420 in 2013 to 11,612 in 2022, an increase of about 11%.
The demographic trends in Chaparral Hills reflect broader patterns seen in many California cities, where Hispanic populations have been growing and becoming more economically influential. The extent of the Hispanic Racial Majority in this neighborhood (71%) is higher than the California state average, which was around 39% Hispanic as of 2020.
The income growth in Chaparral Hills is notable, especially given that many predominantly minority neighborhoods often struggle with economic stagnation. This positive economic trajectory, combined with population growth, suggests that Chaparral Hills may be diverging from some national trends and could serve as a case study in minority community economic development.
Chaparral Hills represents a Transitional Community, not in terms of increasing diversity, but in its consolidation as a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood with economic growth. This evolution reflects broader demographic shifts in California while also demonstrating a unique pattern of economic growth tied to its increasing Hispanic majority.