Johnson Heights, a neighborhood in Sacramento, California, demonstrates High Diversity characteristics based on its 2022 racial composition. No single racial group exceeds 40% of the population, with multiple groups having significant representation. The neighborhood has undergone notable demographic and economic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly White area to one of increasing diversity. Johnson Heights experienced a substantial population increase in recent years, nearly doubling from 524 in 2019 to 1,054 in 2021, before declining to 810 in 2022.

In 2013, Johnson Heights exhibited Moderate Diversity, with White (25%), Hispanic (28%), and Asian (20%) populations representing significant portions of the community. The neighborhood transitioned towards High Diversity by 2022, with no single group exceeding 31% of the population. Two or More Races (31%), Hispanic (28%), White (20%), and Black (14%) all had substantial representation. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, particularly evident in the growth of the Two or More Races category from 7% in 2013 to 31% in 2022. The White population decreased from 25% to 20%, while the Hispanic population remained relatively stable.

The demographic shifts in Johnson Heights correlate with significant changes in median income. In 2013, the median income was $14,585, placing the neighborhood in a low-income bracket. Over the decade, there was a substantial increase in median income, reaching a peak of $65,192 in 2021 before decreasing to $44,933 in 2022. This economic growth coincided with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood. The rise in median income could be attributed to an influx of more affluent residents from diverse backgrounds, potentially driven by broader gentrification trends in Sacramento. The sharp increase in population between 2019 and 2021 aligns with this significant income jump, suggesting a possible influx of higher-income residents during this period.