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Demographic and Economic Trends in Meadow Oaks: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Hispanic Population
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Meadow Oaks, a neighborhood in Roseville, California, is characterized as a White Majority community with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 75% of residents, with a Hispanic presence of 19%. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $71,410, following fluctuations over the past decade. Meadow Oaks has experienced notable population growth in recent years.
From 2013 to 2022, Meadow Oaks maintained its status as a White Majority community, with subtle shifts in its diversity profile. Between 2013 and 2016, the neighborhood showed increasing diversity, with the white population decreasing from 85% to 73%, while Hispanic and Asian populations grew. From 2017 to 2021, a slight reversal occurred, with the white population increasing to 86% by 2021. In 2022, data indicates a shift back towards Moderate Diversity, with the white population at 75% and the Hispanic population at 19%.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory shows a downward trend in median income. From 2013 to 2015, median income increased from $82,973 to $86,265. Between 2016 and 2019, a sharp decline occurred, with median income dropping to $67,501. From 2020 to 2022, there was a slight recovery to $71,410. The population has grown from 1,485 in 2010 to 1,914 in 2022, indicating the neighborhood's growing appeal despite the overall decline in median income.
The demographic shifts in Meadow Oaks reflect broader trends seen in many California suburbs, where increasing diversity is becoming more common. The neighborhood's persistent White Majority status differs from the state's overall trend towards Majority-Minority communities.
The decline in median income, particularly from 2016 to 2019, may reflect wider economic challenges faced in the region during that period. The recent uptick suggests a potential economic recovery.
The growing Hispanic population aligns with California's overall demographic trends, where the Hispanic community has been steadily increasing. This shift could indicate changing housing preferences or economic opportunities attracting a more diverse population to Meadow Oaks.
Meadow Oaks presents a case of a community in transition. While maintaining its White Majority status, it shows signs of increasing diversity, particularly with the growth of its Hispanic population. The economic fluctuations, coupled with population growth, suggest a neighborhood adapting to changing demographics and economic conditions, potentially positioning itself as an increasingly diverse community within Roseville.
