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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Spanos Park East, Stockton: Asian Plurality and Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Spanos Park East in Stockton, California, exhibits Moderate Diversity with an Asian plurality of 33%, followed by Hispanic (29%) and White (25%) populations as of 2022. The neighborhood's median income was $95,260 in 2022, indicating an upper-middle-class status. Spanos Park East is a master-planned community with newer homes and well-maintained common areas, appealing to diverse, middle to upper-middle-class families.
Over the past decade, Spanos Park East has transitioned from a community with a White plurality to one with an Asian plurality, while maintaining Moderate Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White plurality (35%) with significant Asian (30%) and Hispanic (23%) populations. By 2022, Asians became the largest group (33%), with Hispanics (29%) surpassing Whites (25%). This shift represents a Transitional Community, with increasing representation from Asian and Hispanic groups.
The Black population has remained relatively stable (6-8%), while the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has slightly increased (from 4% to 5%). This gradual change suggests a trend towards increasing diversity, though not yet reaching the threshold for High Diversity.
The median income in Spanos Park East has shown notable fluctuations over the past decade. It peaked at $113,580 in 2019 before declining to $95,260 in 2022. This recent decrease coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts. The rise in median income from 2013 to 2019 correlates with the increasing Asian population, which may suggest a connection between demographic shifts and economic changes.
The population has grown from 13,754 in 2013 to 14,774 in 2022, indicating a steady attraction to the neighborhood despite economic fluctuations. This growth, coupled with the changing racial composition, suggests that Spanos Park East has become increasingly appealing to diverse, middle to upper-middle-class families, particularly those of Asian and Hispanic descent.
The demographic shifts in Spanos Park East reflect broader trends seen in many California suburbs, where increasing Asian and Hispanic populations are changing the racial makeup of previously White-majority areas. This trend is particularly pronounced in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley regions, where economic opportunities and quality of life factors attract diverse, upwardly mobile families.
The economic fluctuations, especially the recent decline in median income, mirror national trends related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Spanos Park East's median income remains significantly above the national average, indicating its continued status as a desirable, affluent neighborhood within Stockton.
Spanos Park East exemplifies a Transitional Community with Moderate Diversity, evolving from a White plurality to an Asian plurality over the past decade. This demographic shift, coupled with economic fluctuations, reflects broader regional trends and the neighborhood's appeal to diverse, middle to upper-middle-class families. The community's ability to maintain a relatively high median income and steady population growth during this transition suggests a resilient and attractive neighborhood poised for continued diversity and economic stability.
