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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Kavalia Ranch, Rancho Cordova
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Kavalia Ranch, a neighborhood in Rancho Cordova, California, exhibits Moderate Diversity with a white plurality as of 2022. The community's median income is $153,924, exceeding the national average. Kavalia Ranch has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 847 residents in 2019 to 2,380 in 2022.
The racial composition of Kavalia Ranch has changed over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Plurality, with white residents comprising 41% of the population and Asian residents forming 25%. From 2013 to 2018, the community maintained this general structure. In 2020, a significant shift occurred, with the percentage of Black residents increasing from 9% in 2019 to 28% in 2020, while the Asian population decreased from 26% to 9%. By 2022, the racial composition stabilized with white residents at 37%, Asian at 26%, Black at 17%, and Hispanic at 14%.
Economic changes have accompanied the demographic shifts in Kavalia Ranch. The median income has shown an upward trend, increasing from $104,565 in 2013 to $153,924 in 2022, a 47% increase. A substantial increase in median income occurred between 2016 ($103,488) and 2019 ($158,581), preceding the major demographic shift.
The population growth in Kavalia Ranch has been significant, rising from 773 in 2013 to 2,380 in 2022, a 208% increase. The most substantial growth occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the population more than doubled from 847 to 1,860. This rapid population increase coincides with the major shift in racial demographics.
The trends observed in Kavalia Ranch reflect broader patterns of suburbanization and diversification seen in many areas around major metropolitan centers in California. The increase in median income and population growth suggests that Kavalia Ranch may be part of a larger trend of suburban expansion. The shift towards greater diversity aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas.
The consistently high median income indicates that Kavalia Ranch is likely an affluent suburb, potentially attracting high-skilled professionals from various racial backgrounds. This economic profile, combined with increasing diversity, suggests that the neighborhood may be evolving into a desirable location for upwardly mobile families from diverse backgrounds seeking suburban amenities.
Kavalia Ranch has transformed from a predominantly white, affluent suburb to a more diverse, affluent community over the past decade. This evolution reflects broader trends of suburban diversification but has occurred at a rapid pace, particularly in recent years. The community's ability to maintain high median incomes while becoming more diverse may offer insights into models of inclusive suburban growth.
