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Demographic Evolution of Cordova Gardens: From Low to Moderate Diversity with White Majority
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Cordova Gardens, a neighborhood in Rancho Cordova, California, has transitioned from Low Diversity with a strong White Majority to Moderate Diversity while maintaining a White Majority between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 65% to 59%, while the Hispanic population increased from 16% to 23%, and the multiracial category grew from 4% to 9%. The median income rose from $68,652 in 2013 to $78,466 in 2022, indicating a 14.3% increase.
The demographic shifts in Cordova Gardens correlate with economic changes. A dip in median income occurred between 2014 and 2016, coinciding with the period of most rapid diversification. Since 2017, as the community stabilized into its new demographic makeup, incomes have shown consistent growth. This pattern suggests that while initial diversification may have been associated with economic challenges, the community has since adapted and prospered.
Population trends in Cordova Gardens show fluctuations, with a peak of 3,469 in 2010, dropping to 2,992 in 2013, and then stabilizing around 3,100-3,400 in recent years. This suggests that the neighborhood has maintained its appeal despite demographic changes.
The trends observed in Cordova Gardens align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas across the United States. These include increasing diversity in traditionally white-majority suburbs, growth in Hispanic and multiracial populations, and economic resilience in diverse communities after periods of transition. However, Cordova Gardens' relatively stable population and steady income growth in recent years may indicate a more successful integration of diversity compared to some other transitioning suburbs that have experienced more dramatic shifts or economic instability.
Cordova Gardens exemplifies a suburban neighborhood successfully navigating the transition from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity while maintaining economic stability and growth. This evolution reflects broader national trends towards increased suburban diversity and suggests a community that has adapted well to demographic changes.
