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Demographic Evolution in Mansion Flats: From White Majority to Moderate 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
Mansion Flats, a neighborhood in Sacramento, California, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 50% of residents, with significant Hispanic (25%) and multiracial (14%) representations. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, coupled with fluctuating economic conditions. Mansion Flats is known for its historic Victorian-era homes.
From 2015 to 2022, Mansion Flats transitioned from a White Majority (55%) to a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality (50%). The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 2% in 2015 to 14% in 2022. The Hispanic community showed variations, peaking at 31% in 2013 and settling at 25% in 2022. The Asian population decreased from 12% in 2013 to 8% in 2022.
The median income in Mansion Flats has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $47,503 in 2013 to $59,797 in 2022, an increase of about 26%. There were periods of decline, such as from 2013 to 2014, and 2019 to 2021. The neighborhood's population grew from 2,013 in 2013 to 2,088 in 2022, a modest increase of about 3.7%.
The transition to greater diversity coincided with an overall increase in median income. The relatively stable population occurred alongside significant income increases. The trends in Mansion Flats align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in the multiracial population reflects a national trend, as reported in the U.S. Census between 2010 and 2020.
The economic growth in Mansion Flats may be part of a larger trend of urban revitalization seen in many U.S. cities. The preservation of historic homes in the area likely contributes to its appeal and could be a factor in the increasing median income.
Mansion Flats has evolved from a predominantly White neighborhood to a more diverse community over the past decade, with economic improvements occurring alongside these demographic shifts. This transformation reflects broader urban trends of increasing diversity and economic development in historic urban neighborhoods.
