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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mar Vista, a neighborhood in Oxnard, California, exemplifies a Hispanic Majority community with a median income of $65,536 as of 2022. The neighborhood has maintained its Hispanic Majority status throughout the decade, showing a consistent and strong Hispanic presence. Mar Vista has experienced fluctuations in its population and median income over the years, reflecting the dynamic nature of this coastal community.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Mar Vista has consistently been categorized as a Hispanic Majority neighborhood. The Hispanic population has remained above 50%, ranging from 72% to 86% over the years. The Hispanic population increased from 72% in 2017 to 85% in 2022, indicating a strengthening of the Hispanic Majority. The white population decreased from 18% in 2017 to 8% in 2022, suggesting a transition towards a more concentrated Hispanic community. The Asian population showed variability, peaking at 8% in 2020 before settling at 5% in 2022.
The median income in Mar Vista has shown a general upward trend, with some fluctuations. From 2013 to 2021, there was a consistent increase in median income from $47,637 to $74,957, representing a 57% growth over eight years. However, 2022 saw a decrease to $65,536, a 12.6% drop from the previous year. The strengthening of the Hispanic Majority coincided with the period of income growth, suggesting a possible link between the increasing Hispanic concentration and economic improvement in the neighborhood.
The increasing Hispanic population in Mar Vista aligns with broader trends in California and the United States, where the Hispanic population has been growing steadily. The recent decline in median income (2021 to 2022) might reflect broader economic challenges. Despite population fluctuations, the overall population has remained relatively stable over the decade, suggesting Mar Vista maintains its appeal as a residential area.
Mar Vista presents a case of a neighborhood that has strengthened its Hispanic Majority status while experiencing significant economic growth, followed by a recent downturn. This evolution reflects the interplay between demographic changes and economic factors in shaping the character and prosperity of urban neighborhoods.