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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Sagepointe Neighborhood, Bakersfield
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sagepointe, a neighborhood in Bakersfield, California, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a Hispanic Plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 4,510 and a median income of $46,717. Sagepointe has experienced significant population growth in recent years, nearly doubling its residents since 2010.
Over the past decade, Sagepointe has undergone a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality (42%) and a significant Hispanic population (41%). By 2020, it had transitioned to a Hispanic Majority (62%). By 2022, the Hispanic population maintained a plurality at 47%, returning the neighborhood to a Moderate Diversity classification.
The Black population has fluctuated between 10% to 21% over the years. The Asian population has increased from 1% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has grown from 2% to 6% during this period.
The median income in Sagepointe has shown volatility over the past decade. From 2013 to 2017, there was a decline in median income from $43,296 to $32,317. From 2017 onwards, there has been an upward trend in median income, reaching $46,717 in 2022. This recent increase aligns with the growing diversity in the neighborhood.
The population has increased from 3,015 in 2010 to 4,510 in 2022, a growth of nearly 50%. This population growth occurred alongside the economic recovery and increasing diversity.
The demographic shifts in Sagepointe reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across California and the United States, where Hispanic populations have been growing and contributing to increased diversity. The economic volatility and subsequent recovery mirror national trends following the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recovery.
The increase in the Asian population is noteworthy and may indicate changing migration patterns or economic opportunities in the Bakersfield area. The rapid population growth in Sagepointe outpaces the national average and suggests that this neighborhood may be part of a broader urban expansion or revitalization effort in Bakersfield.
