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Demographic and Racial Shifts in Village 12, Sacramento: A Study of Diversity and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Village 12 in Sacramento, California, exhibits Moderate Diversity as of 2022, with a population composition of 32% White, 26% Asian, 19% Black, and 14% Hispanic. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $96,754, categorizing it as an upper-middle-class area within Sacramento. Village 12 is characterized by a well-planned community layout, combining residential areas with green spaces.
Over the past decade, Village 12 has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Plurality, with whites comprising 34% of the population. By 2022, the community had transitioned to a state of Moderate Diversity, characterized by a more balanced distribution among racial groups, with no single group exceeding 40% of the population.
The most notable changes include a decrease in the White population from 34% in 2013 to 32% in 2022, an increase in the Black population from 12% in 2013 to 19% in 2022, fluctuations in the Asian population, peaking at 30% in 2014 before settling at 26% in 2022, and a decline in the Hispanic population from 25% in 2013 to 14% in 2022. These shifts suggest that Village 12 has become a Transitional Community, with increasing representation from various racial groups, particularly the Black community.
The demographic changes in Village 12 have coincided with fluctuations in median income. The neighborhood experienced a decline in median income from $104,941 in 2013 to $81,750 in 2017. This period aligns with the most significant shifts in racial composition. From 2017 onwards, there has been a steady increase in median income, reaching $106,381 in 2021 before declining to $96,754 in 2022. This upward trend in income coincides with the stabilization of the community's diversity.
The demographic shifts observed in Village 12 reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity is becoming common. The transition from a White Plurality to Moderate Diversity aligns with national trends of growing multiethnic communities, especially in metropolitan areas.
The economic resilience of Village 12 is evidenced by its recovery and growth in median income post-2017. While many communities across the nation struggled with economic challenges during this period, Village 12's ability to maintain a high median income while becoming more diverse suggests a successful integration of various racial groups into the local economy.
Village 12's evolution over the past decade demonstrates a shift towards greater racial diversity coupled with economic resilience. This transition reflects broader national trends towards more diverse urban communities while highlighting the potential for economic stability and growth in such diverse settings. The neighborhood's journey offers insights into the dynamics of demographic change and its interplay with economic factors in modern urban environments.
