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Demographic Evolution in Hop Ranch: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Hop Ranch neighborhood in Elk Grove, California, has undergone demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the area is classified as a "White Majority" with moderate diversity. The white population constitutes 57% of residents, while Asian and Hispanic populations represent 17% and 19% respectively. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $164,681.
Over the past decade, Hop Ranch has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one of "Moderate Diversity." The white population decreased from 67% in 2013 to 57% in 2022. Concurrently, the Asian population increased from 9% to 17%, and the Hispanic population grew from 15% to 19%. These shifts indicate a trend towards increasing diversity, although the area maintains a white majority.
The demographic changes in Hop Ranch have coincided with economic growth. The median income increased from $132,709 in 2013 to $164,681 in 2022, a rise of nearly 24%. This suggests that the neighborhood's increasing diversity has been accompanied by rising affluence. However, the peak median income was reached in 2019 at $173,331, with a slight decline in subsequent years.
The demographic shifts in Hop Ranch align with trends observed in many suburban areas of California, where increasing Asian and Hispanic populations contribute to greater diversity. The retention of a white majority distinguishes Hop Ranch from some other rapidly diversifying areas in the state.
The economic trajectory of Hop Ranch is notable when compared to national trends. The neighborhood's median income of $164,681 in 2022 is more than double the U.S. median household income of approximately $70,784. This places Hop Ranch in a high-income bracket, even within the context of California's generally higher cost of living.
Hop Ranch exemplifies a community in transition, moving from low to moderate diversity while maintaining high economic status. These trends reflect broader patterns of suburban diversification and economic stratification observed in many parts of California and the United States. The neighborhood's evolution provides insights into how demographic changes can coexist with economic prosperity in suburban settings.
