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Demographic Evolution of Tahoe Park East: Race and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tahoe Park East in Sacramento, California, exhibits demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The neighborhood maintains moderate diversity with a White plurality and significant Hispanic population. As of 2022, the White population comprises 51% and the Hispanic population 35%. The median income in 2022 is $61,073, indicating a middle-class community. Tahoe Park East is characterized by tree-lined streets and proximity to California State University, Sacramento.
Between 2013 and 2022, Tahoe Park East underwent notable demographic shifts. In 2013, the neighborhood had moderate diversity with a White plurality (43%) and significant Hispanic population (34%). By 2018, it transitioned to a White majority (59%), but returned to moderate diversity by 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 28% and 35% throughout the decade. The Asian population increased from 8% in 2013 to 11% in 2022, while the Black population decreased from 5% to nearly 0%.
The median income in Tahoe Park East fluctuated significantly over the decade. It started at $57,567 in 2013, dropped to $48,505 in 2015, then rose to $82,905 in 2017. After maintaining a high level for a few years, it decreased to $59,278 in 2020 before settling at $61,073 in 2022. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes, with the highest median income coinciding with the highest percentage of White residents.
The population figures in Tahoe Park East remained relatively stable, ranging from about 1,000 to 1,700 residents throughout the decade, with a slight upward trend in recent years.
The demographic shifts in Tahoe Park East reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increase in Asian population aligns with national trends of growing Asian communities in metropolitan areas. The decrease in Black population may indicate gentrification processes or other local factors affecting housing affordability or community preferences.
The fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp rise and fall between 2015 and 2020, are more dramatic than typical national trends. This could be related to local economic factors, changes in the job market, or shifts in the types of residents moving in and out of the neighborhood.
The maintenance of a significant Hispanic population throughout the decade is consistent with California's overall demographic profile, which has a large and growing Hispanic community.
Tahoe Park East exemplifies a dynamic urban neighborhood experiencing ongoing demographic and economic changes. Its evolution from moderate diversity to temporary White majority and back to moderate diversity, coupled with significant income fluctuations, suggests a community in flux, likely influenced by broader urban development trends, educational institutions, and changing preferences of different demographic groups.
