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Demographic Shifts in Sunnymead: From Hispanic Majority to Increasing Racial 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
Sunnymead, a neighborhood in Moreno Valley, California, exhibits a Hispanic majority population of 61% as of 2022. The area has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly Hispanic community to one with increasing diversity. The median income in Sunnymead was $45,743 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2022, Sunnymead maintained its status as a Hispanic majority community. The Hispanic population decreased from 71% in 2013 to 61% in 2022. The neighborhood has shown signs of becoming a transitional community, with the Black population growing from 12% in 2013 to 20% in 2022, and the Asian population increasing from 2% to 5% over the same period.
Sunnymead is moving towards moderate diversity, with three racial groups (Hispanic, Black, and White) each representing over 10% of the population by 2022. The median income in Sunnymead has grown from $39,287 in 2013 to $45,743 in 2022, an increase of about 16.4% over the decade.
This income growth coincides with the increasing racial diversity. There have been fluctuations in median income, with a notable dip to $30,681 in 2014, followed by a steady recovery and growth phase.
The demographic shifts in Sunnymead reflect broader trends seen in many California communities, where traditionally Hispanic-majority areas are experiencing increased diversity, particularly with growth in Black and Asian populations. The median income growth in Sunnymead, while positive, still places it below the California state median income, which was approximately $78,672 in 2021.
The population of Sunnymead has remained relatively stable over the decade, with only minor fluctuations. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, may indicate a gradual gentrification process or the attraction of a more diverse middle-class population to the area.
Sunnymead exemplifies a transitional community, moving from a predominantly Hispanic area towards increased racial diversity. This demographic evolution correlates with modest economic growth. The community's trajectory aligns with broader trends of increasing diversity in California's urban and suburban areas, reflecting the state's evolving demographic landscape.
