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Demographic Shifts in Robertson Ranch: From Low to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Robertson Ranch, a neighborhood in Carlsbad, California, exhibits a moderate diversity demographic profile as of 2022. The population consists of 49% White, 23% Hispanic, and 19% Asian residents. The neighborhood has experienced significant growth, with its population increasing from 1,159 in 2015 to 2,527 in 2022. Robertson Ranch was primarily agricultural land until the early 2000s when it began transitioning into a residential community.
The neighborhood has undergone a transformation in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, Robertson Ranch had low diversity with a White majority of 67%. By 2020, it had shifted to high diversity status, with no single racial group comprising more than 40% of the population. As of 2022, the neighborhood is classified as having moderate diversity. The White population decreased from 67% in 2013 to 49% in 2022, while the Asian population increased from 13% to 19% and the Hispanic population from 13% to 23%.
Economic changes have accompanied the demographic shifts in Robertson Ranch. The median income increased from $77,396 in 2013 to $155,555 in 2017, coinciding with the period of increasing diversity. Subsequently, there has been a decline in median income, reaching $100,049 in 2022. This economic trajectory suggests an initial influx of high-income residents, followed by a broadening of the socioeconomic spectrum within the community.
The evolution of Robertson Ranch aligns with broader trends observed in growing suburban communities in California, particularly those near tech hubs. The increase in Asian and Hispanic populations reflects statewide demographic shifts, as California has experienced growing diversity in its suburban areas over the past decade.
The economic pattern of Robertson Ranch, characterized by a rapid rise and subsequent moderation in median income, is similar to patterns observed in other rapidly developing communities in high-cost areas of California. This pattern often reflects an initial wave of high-income earners followed by a more diverse mix of residents as the community matures.
Robertson Ranch's population growth, from 853 in 2010 to 2,527 in 2022, exceeds the overall growth rate of Carlsbad and many other California suburbs, indicating its status as a dynamic and evolving neighborhood within the region.
Robertson Ranch exemplifies a community in transition, progressing from low diversity to moderate diversity over a decade, with accompanying economic fluctuations. This evolution reflects broader regional trends of increasing suburban diversity and the complex interplay between demographic changes and economic dynamics in rapidly growing California communities.
