San Trope, a neighborhood in Bakersfield, California, has transitioned from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity community with a White Plurality between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 58% in 2013 to 46% in 2022, while the Hispanic population remained stable at around 30%. The most significant change occurred in the population identifying as two or more races, increasing from 3% in 2013 to 16% in 2022. The Asian population also grew from 5% in 2013 to 9% by 2019, before slightly decreasing.

The neighborhood experienced economic growth during this period. The median income rose from $84,767 in 2013 to $103,454 in 2022, representing a 22% increase. The population grew from 4,323 in 2013 to 4,912 in 2022, an increase of 13.6%. These economic changes suggest that San Trope has become more affluent, potentially attracting a more diverse population of professionals and families.

The demographic shifts in San Trope align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity and multiracial identification. However, the growth in the multiracial population in San Trope outpaces national trends. The 2020 U.S. Census reported a 276% increase in the multiracial population between 2010 and 2020, while San Trope experienced an increase of over 400% in a similar timeframe.