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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Tevis Ranch, Bakersfield
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tevis Ranch, a neighborhood in Bakersfield, California, has a population of 5,411 and a median income of $97,165 as of 2022. The area is characterized by a Moderate Diversity demographic profile with a White Plurality. Tevis Ranch is a suburban neighborhood known for its proximity to good schools and balance between urban amenities and residential environment.
Over the past decade, Tevis Ranch has experienced significant changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Majority with 53% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this shifted to a White Plurality (43%), indicating a Transitional Community. The Hispanic population increased from 29% in 2013 to 33% in 2022, with a peak of 45% in 2017. The Asian population grew from 9% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, while the Black population increased from 2% to 7% during the same period.
These demographic changes transformed Tevis Ranch from a Low Diversity community in 2013 to a Moderate Diversity community by 2022, with three racial groups (White, Hispanic, and Asian) each representing over 10% of the population. The neighborhood's population grew from 4,216 in 2013 to 5,411 in 2022, indicating an overall growth trend.
The demographic shifts in Tevis Ranch coincided with fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, median income declined from $96,663 to $87,670, aligning with the increase in Hispanic population and decrease in White population. However, from 2020 to 2022, median income rebounded, peaking at $115,058 in 2021 before settling at $97,165 in 2022. This economic recovery correlated with a stabilization and slight increase in the White population percentage from 2020 to 2022. The Asian population also experienced significant growth during this period of economic upswing.
The demographic changes observed in Tevis Ranch reflect broader trends seen across California and many parts of the United States, where Hispanic and Asian populations are growing while the proportion of White residents is declining. The median income in Tevis Ranch ($97,165 in 2022) is higher than the California state median of approximately $78,672 (as of 2021), indicating that the neighborhood remains economically advantaged compared to the state average despite increasing diversity.
Tevis Ranch exemplifies a Transitional Community that has evolved from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. The neighborhood has maintained its economic strength while becoming more diverse, potentially serving as a model for inclusive community development in suburban areas.
