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Demographic Shifts in Upper Land Park: From White Plurality to Hispanic-led 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
Upper Land Park in Sacramento, California, is currently classified as a "Moderate Diversity" neighborhood with a Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the area has a population of 5,256 and a median income of $55,449. Upper Land Park has undergone significant demographic changes over the past decade, transitioning from a predominantly white area to a more diverse community.
Upper Land Park was categorized as having a "White Plurality" in 2013, with 41% of the population identifying as white. Over the next decade, the neighborhood transitioned through several diversity categories. By 2016, it had become a "Majority-Minority" community, with non-white populations collectively surpassing 50%. From 2017 to 2022, the area consistently maintained "Moderate Diversity" status, with significant representation from Hispanic, White, and Asian populations.
The most notable shift has been the decline in the Black population from 19% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, while the Hispanic population grew from 20% to 31% during the same period. The Pacific Islander population increased from 1% in 2013 to 14% in 2022.
The median income in Upper Land Park has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase from $42,345 to $56,944. In 2020, there was a drop to $52,230. 2021 showed an increase to $84,704, followed by a return to $55,449 in 2022.
The population has grown from 3,938 in 2013 to 5,256 in 2022, indicating that the neighborhood has become increasingly attractive to new residents.
The demographic shifts observed in Upper Land Park align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where historically white-majority neighborhoods are transitioning to more diverse communities. The growth in the Hispanic population reflects national trends of increasing Hispanic representation in urban areas.
The economic fluctuations, especially the changes in 2020 and 2021, likely reflect the broader economic instability experienced nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The quick recovery and subsequent normalization suggest a resilient local economy.
The neighborhood's transition to a "Moderate Diversity" status with a Hispanic plurality is indicative of Sacramento's overall increasing diversity. Sacramento is often recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and Upper Land Park's evolution seems to be following this citywide trend.
Upper Land Park has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, evolving from a predominantly white neighborhood to a moderately diverse community with a strong Hispanic presence. These changes, coupled with overall population growth and relatively stable median incomes, suggest a dynamic and evolving urban landscape that reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in American cities.
