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Demographic and Racial Composition of Tijuana River Valley: A Study of Hispanic Majority and Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tijuana River Valley, a neighborhood in San Diego, California, exhibits a Hispanic Majority demographic composition with moderate diversity. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,795 and a median income of $72,966. The area is part of the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, which preserves wetland habitats and supports biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Over the past decade, Tijuana River Valley has maintained its status as a Hispanic Majority community. The Hispanic population decreased from 70% in 2013 to 60% in 2022, while the White population increased from 13% to 27%. This trend indicates a gradual shift towards Moderate Diversity, although the Hispanic Majority remains. The Asian and Black populations have remained stable, each representing about 5-6% of the community in recent years.
The median income in Tijuana River Valley has shown an upward trend over the past decade. It increased from $52,620 in 2013 to $72,966 in 2022, representing a growth of about 39%. This economic improvement correlates with the gradual diversification of the neighborhood, particularly the increase in the White population percentage.
The population of the neighborhood has fluctuated over the years. It peaked at 6,670 in 2019 before dropping to 4,806 in 2020. Since then, the population has remained relatively stable around 4,800. The increase in median income, coupled with the relatively stable population in recent years, suggests a potential gentrification process.
The demographic trends in Tijuana River Valley reflect broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States, where traditionally Hispanic-majority neighborhoods are experiencing gradual diversification and gentrification. The income growth in this neighborhood outpaces the national average, which saw about a 13% increase in median household income from 2013 to 2022.
The neighborhood's proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border and its inclusion in an important ecological reserve contribute to its unique demographic and economic dynamics. The combination of environmental significance and changing demographics presents opportunities and challenges for community development and preservation efforts in the Tijuana River Valley.
