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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Canyon Springs, Riverside: A Study of a Transitional Community
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Canyon Springs, a neighborhood in Riverside, California, is a Hispanic Majority community with a median income of $67,216 as of 2022. The neighborhood exhibits Moderate Diversity, with significant representation from Hispanic, White, and Asian populations. Canyon Springs is located near the March Air Reserve Base.
Over the past decade, Canyon Springs has undergone a demographic transition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a Majority-Minority community, with Hispanic residents comprising 53% of the population. By 2018, it had shifted to a Hispanic Majority status, with the Hispanic population reaching 62%. The White population has declined from 25% in 2013 to 23% in 2022, while the Asian population has fluctuated, dropping to 3% in 2016-2017 before increasing to 12% by 2022.
The median income in Canyon Springs has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was an increase from $56,220 to $73,543. The years 2020-2022 saw fluctuations, with a rise to $84,334 in 2021 followed by a decline to $67,216 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, around 2,200-2,400 residents throughout the decade.
The Hispanic population growth in Canyon Springs aligns with broader trends in California and the United States. Many areas in Southern California have seen an increase in Hispanic residents over the past decade. The fluctuations in median income, particularly the sharp rise in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022, may reflect the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts.
The increasing Asian population in recent years is consistent with trends seen in many urban and suburban areas of California, where Asian communities have been growing. This trend towards greater diversity is common in many parts of the state, especially in areas near major cities or military installations.
Canyon Springs has evolved from a Majority-Minority community to a Hispanic Majority area with Moderate Diversity over the past decade. These demographic shifts have occurred alongside volatile economic changes, reflecting both local dynamics and broader regional and national trends. The neighborhood's proximity to the March Air Reserve Base may continue to influence its demographic and economic trajectory in the coming years.
