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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Macdoel, California, has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade. As of 2022, the city is categorized as a "Majority-Minority" community. Hispanic residents comprise the largest minority group at 46% of the population, while the white population has decreased to 42%. This shift represents a transition from a previously "White Majority" status, indicating a trend towards increasing diversity in recent years.
Over the past decade, Macdoel has transitioned from a "White Majority" community to a "Majority-Minority" status. In 2013, the white population constituted 67% of residents. By 2022, this percentage had dropped to 42%, while the Hispanic population grew from 27% to 46%. This change represents a significant demographic shift, potentially categorizing Macdoel as a "Transitional Community" during this period.
The community has also seen an increase in Asian residents, from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, contributing to its growing diversity. The Black and Native American populations have remained relatively small but stable throughout this period.
The median income in Macdoel has shown overall growth, with fluctuations. From $33,504 in 2013, it rose to $42,395 in 2021, before dropping to $35,297 in 2022. This general upward trend in income correlates with the increasing diversity of the community, suggesting that demographic changes may be linked to economic opportunities or shifts in the local economy.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 134 and 155 residents over the decade. This stability in population size, combined with changing demographics, suggests that the shifts are likely due to a combination of outmigration of white residents and in-migration of Hispanic and other minority groups, rather than significant overall population growth.
The trend observed in Macdoel aligns with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. Many such communities across the country have experienced growth in Hispanic populations and a relative decline in white populations over the past decades.
Based on the observed trends, Macdoel will likely continue its trajectory towards greater diversity. The Hispanic population may soon constitute a clear majority, potentially shifting the community from a "Majority-Minority" status to a "Hispanic Majority" within the next few years if current trends persist.
Economically, the area may continue to see modest income growth, although the recent dip in 2022 suggests potential volatility. The community might transition into a "Moderate Diversity" category if the Hispanic population continues to grow while other minority groups maintain or increase their presence.
Macdoel exemplifies a small rural community undergoing significant demographic transformation, reflecting broader national trends of increasing diversity in such areas. These changes present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, economic development, and local governance in the coming years.