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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in El Macero Estates: A Case Study
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
El Macero Estates in Davis, California, exhibits a White majority community with high median income. As of 2022, the neighborhood is classified as "Moderate Diversity" with White (57%), Asian (17%), and Hispanic (14%) populations. El Macero Estates is characterized by affluent residents and proximity to the University of California, Davis.
Over the past decade, El Macero Estates has experienced a transition in racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "White Majority" with 61% of the population identifying as White. By 2022, while maintaining a White plurality, the community shifted towards "Moderate Diversity."
The Asian population increased from 7% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 26% in 2014 before settling at 14% in 2022. The Black population increased from 1% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, contributing to overall diversification.
The economic trajectory of El Macero Estates has been upward. Median income rose from $133,014 in 2013 to $198,274 in 2022, representing a nearly 50% increase. This growth coincides with increasing diversity, suggesting an influx of highly skilled professionals or academics. The population grew from 1,090 in 2013 to 1,327 in 2022, indicating increased desirability.
The trends in El Macero Estates align with patterns seen in university-adjacent communities across the United States. Many such neighborhoods have experienced increased diversity, particularly with growth in Asian and international populations, often accompanied by rising incomes. The 2022 median income of $198,274 is significantly higher than the California state median of approximately $84,907 (as of 2021), highlighting the community's affluence.
The neighborhood's shift towards moderate diversity, while maintaining high socioeconomic status, reflects a broader national trend of increasing diversity in affluent suburbs. The retention of a White plurality suggests that El Macero Estates may be experiencing this change at a slower rate than some other university communities across the country.
El Macero Estates has evolved from a predominantly White, affluent community to a moderately diverse, high-income neighborhood over the past decade. This transformation reflects both local factors, such as the influence of UC Davis, and broader national trends towards increased diversity in suburban areas, particularly those associated with academic institutions.
