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Demographic and Economic Trends in Zip Code 92230: From Hispanic Majority to Diverse Majority-Minority Community
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 92230 in Cabazon, California, has undergone significant demographic and economic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, it is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity." The Hispanic population constitutes the largest group at 46%, followed by White at 37%, with notable representation from other racial groups. The median income in 2022 was $61,616, indicating substantial economic growth over the years.
From 2013 to 2017, the area maintained a "Hispanic Majority" status, with the Hispanic population consistently above 50%. Starting in 2018, the community transitioned to a "Majority-Minority" status as the Hispanic population dropped below 50%, while other minority groups, particularly Native American and Asian populations, saw increases. The community has shown signs of becoming increasingly diverse, with the representation of multiple racial groups growing over time, moving towards "Moderate Diversity" by 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with significant changes in median income. From 2013 to 2017, when the area had a "Hispanic Majority," median incomes were relatively low, ranging from about $30,000 to $40,000. As the community transitioned to "Majority-Minority" status from 2018 onwards, there was a marked increase in median income, rising from $43,203 in 2018 to $61,616 in 2022. The most dramatic increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income jumping from $61,438 to $73,527, coinciding with increased representation of Asian and multi-racial populations.
The population dynamics show that the population peaked in 2016 at 3,337 and has since declined to 1,795 in 2022. This population decrease, combined with rising median incomes, suggests a possible gentrification process or changing economic landscape in the area.
These trends align with broader patterns observed in many parts of California, including increasing diversity in previously homogeneous communities, rising incomes in areas experiencing demographic shifts, often associated with influxes of higher-income residents from different ethnic backgrounds, and a decline in the Hispanic majority percentage consistent with trends in some California communities where Hispanic population growth has slowed or reversed.
In conclusion, zip code 92230 in Cabazon has transformed from a predominantly Hispanic community with lower incomes to a more diverse, "Majority-Minority" area with significantly higher median incomes. This transition reflects broader socio-economic trends of increasing diversity and economic development in certain California communities. The simultaneous population decrease and income increase suggest complex dynamics of demographic and economic change, possibly including gentrification or shifts in local industry, which warrant further investigation to fully understand their impacts on local life and community composition.
