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Demographic Shifts in West Davis Manor: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
West Davis Manor, a neighborhood in Davis, California, experienced demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. The area, with a population of 1,950 and a median income of $93,344 as of 2022, is located near the University of California, Davis campus. This proximity likely influences its demographic and economic characteristics.
From 2013 to 2022, West Davis Manor underwent notable demographic shifts. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a White Majority community with Low Diversity, with whites comprising 61% of the population. By 2018, it transitioned to a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity, as the white population decreased to 42% while Asian and Hispanic populations grew. In 2022, the neighborhood returned to a White Majority status (59%) but maintained Moderate Diversity.
The Asian population in West Davis Manor showed consistent growth, increasing from 14% in 2013 to 21% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 20% in 2018-2019 before declining to 12% in 2022. The Black population briefly increased from 2016-2018 (9%) but has since stabilized at 3%.
The median income in West Davis Manor fluctuated over the past decade. It increased from $93,259 in 2013 to $96,241 in 2015, then dropped to $89,611 in 2016. The income fluctuated between $89,000 and $92,000 until 2020. In 2021, there was a significant increase to $105,817, coinciding with the transition back to a White Majority status. In 2022, the median income returned to $93,344.
The population of West Davis Manor grew from 1,840 in 2013 to 1,950 in 2022, with fluctuations. The peak population of 2,356 was recorded in 2018, coinciding with the period of highest diversity.
The demographic shifts in West Davis Manor reflect trends seen in many college towns across the United States. The proximity to UC Davis likely contributes to the increasing Asian population. The fluctuations in diversity and income levels might be influenced by changing student populations, faculty demographics, and broader economic conditions in the Davis area.
The median income in West Davis Manor has consistently remained above the national median household income, reflecting the generally higher incomes associated with university towns and California's overall higher cost of living.
West Davis Manor demonstrates the dynamic nature of demographics in university-adjacent neighborhoods, with periods of increasing diversity followed by a return to a more traditional composition, while maintaining relatively high income levels compared to national averages.
