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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Barton Neighborhood, San Bernardino
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Barton neighborhood in San Bernardino, California, is classified as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality as of 2022. The Hispanic population constitutes 53% of the neighborhood, with no single racial group forming a majority. The area has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, accompanied by fluctuations in median income.
From 2013 to 2022, Barton transitioned from a Moderate Diversity neighborhood to a Majority-Minority status with a Hispanic Plurality. The Hispanic population increased from 39% in 2013 to 53% in 2022. The Black population fluctuated, peaking at 31% in 2017 before declining to 19% in 2022. The White population decreased from 31% in 2013 to 21% in 2022.
The median income in Barton has been volatile over the past decade. It started at $51,457 in 2013, dropped to $38,759 in 2017, rose to $73,162 in 2021, and then declined to $48,486 in 2022. These economic fluctuations appear to correlate with demographic shifts. The period of lowest median income (2015-2017) coincided with the highest proportion of Hispanic and Black residents combined.
Population figures have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3,100 and 4,400 residents throughout the decade. The most recent trend shows an increase from 3,136 in 2020 to 3,934 in 2022.
The demographic shifts observed in Barton align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing and diversifying traditionally White or Black neighborhoods. The transition to a Majority-Minority status reflects similar changes in other parts of California and the Southwest.
The economic volatility experienced in Barton is more pronounced than national averages, which have generally shown steady growth in median incomes over the past decade. This suggests that local factors have had a significant impact on the neighborhood's economic landscape.
The recent population increase, coupled with rising median income, could indicate a trend towards gentrification. This could potentially lead to further demographic and economic changes in the coming years, possibly altering the neighborhood's Majority-Minority status and affecting long-term residents' ability to remain in the area.
