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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Teralta East, San Diego: A Study of Asian and Hispanic Populations
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Teralta East, a neighborhood in San Diego, California, exhibits a demographic profile characterized as a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 6,215 and a median income of $37,099. Teralta East is notable for its significant Asian population (40%) and substantial Hispanic presence (46%).
Over the past decade, Teralta East has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was characterized as having a "Hispanic Majority" with 52% of the population. By 2019, it had transitioned to a "Hispanic Supermajority" with 71% of residents identifying as Hispanic. This shift was temporary, as the community began rapidly diversifying thereafter.
From 2020 to 2022, Teralta East experienced an increase in its Asian population, rising from 28% to 40%, while the Hispanic population decreased from 57% to 46%. This change has shifted the neighborhood from a "Hispanic Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity." The Black and White populations have remained relatively stable at low percentages throughout this period.
The demographic shifts in Teralta East correlate with changes in median income. As the neighborhood transitioned from a Hispanic Majority to a more diverse community, the median income increased. In 2013, when the Hispanic population was at its peak, the median income was $20,756. By 2022, with a more balanced mix of Hispanic and Asian residents, the median income had risen to $37,099, an increase of nearly 79%.
The population of Teralta East has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 8,102 in 2017 before declining to 6,215 in 2022. This population decrease coincided with the increase in Asian residents and rising median income, possibly indicating a shift in the neighborhood's socioeconomic makeup.
The demographic evolution of Teralta East reflects trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where traditionally Hispanic neighborhoods are experiencing an influx of Asian residents. This shift often correlates with rising property values and incomes. Teralta East's transition is particularly rapid compared to national averages. The increase in the Asian population from 14% in 2019 to 40% in 2022 is more accelerated than typical demographic shifts seen in most U.S. neighborhoods over such a short period.
The economic growth in Teralta East is notable. While the neighborhood's median income of $37,099 in 2022 is below the national median of around $70,000, the rate of increase (79% over nine years) outpaces national income growth rates. This suggests that Teralta East may be experiencing a period of economic revitalization alongside its demographic changes.
Teralta East exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, moving from a predominantly Hispanic community to a more diverse, majority-minority area with a growing Asian population and rising incomes. These changes present opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, cultural preservation, and economic development in the future.
