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Demographic Evolution in Grande: From White Majority to 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
The Grande neighborhood in Davis, California, exhibits a predominantly White Majority community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The white population comprises 61% of residents, with Asian (19%) and Hispanic (13%) populations forming significant minorities. The neighborhood's median income of $96,092 in 2022 indicates an affluent area, exceeding the national median. Grande's proximity to the University of California, Davis campus likely influences its demographic composition and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Grande has experienced a gradual transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as a White Majority area with Low Diversity, with white residents constituting 71% of the population. By 2022, while maintaining White Majority status, the community shifted towards Moderate Diversity.
The most notable change has been the consistent increase in the Asian population, rising from 8% in 2013 to 19% in 2022. Concurrently, the Hispanic population decreased slightly from 17% to 13%. The proportion of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 5%, indicating a trend towards greater racial mixing.
The neighborhood's median income has demonstrated overall growth, increasing from $91,603 in 2013 to $96,092 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A significant spike to $106,896 occurred in 2021, followed by a return to previous levels. This general upward trend in income correlates with the increasing Asian population, who often have higher educational attainment and income levels in many parts of California.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 640 and 794 residents over the decade. This stability, combined with rising incomes, suggests a desirable neighborhood with limited housing turnover.
The demographic shifts in Grande align with broader trends seen in many university-adjacent neighborhoods across the United States. The increase in Asian population is consistent with national trends of growing Asian communities in academic and high-tech areas. The maintenance of a high median income, even as the community diversifies, indicates the neighborhood's continued desirability and the high-skilled nature of local employment opportunities.
The slight decrease in the Hispanic population, contrary to many California trends, might be unique to this neighborhood and could be related to housing costs or changes in university demographics.
Grande exemplifies a gradual transition from a predominantly white, affluent suburb to a more diverse, yet still affluent, community. This evolution reflects broader societal changes while maintaining its economic strength, likely due to its association with the university and the high-skilled job market it attracts. The neighborhood's trajectory suggests a continuing trend towards greater diversity in the coming years, potentially transitioning to a High Diversity category if current trends persist.
