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Demographic Transition and Racial Composition in Sunbow II: From Hispanic to Asian Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sunbow II, a neighborhood in Chula Vista, California, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a significant Asian plurality. As of 2022, the Asian population comprises 44% of the community, followed by Hispanic residents at 34% and White residents at 20%. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth, with the median income rising to $139,341 in 2022, above the national average. Sunbow II is a master-planned community with residential and commercial areas, family-friendly amenities, and green spaces.
Over the past decade, Sunbow II has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a Hispanic Plurality community, with 45% Hispanic residents, 26% Asian and 20% White. By 2022, it had evolved into an Asian Plurality community, with the Asian population growing to 44% while the Hispanic population decreased to 34%.
This shift represents a Transitional Community pattern, evident in the increase of the Asian population from 26% in 2013 to 44% in 2022. The Hispanic population experienced a decline from 45% to 34%. The White population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 16-21% throughout the decade.
The community has maintained a Moderate Diversity profile, with two or three racial groups having significant representation throughout the period. The balance between these groups has shifted, with Asians becoming the plurality in recent years.
The demographic shifts in Sunbow II have coincided with economic growth. The median income has increased from $103,751 in 2013 to $139,341 in 2022, representing a 34% increase over the decade. This economic growth aligns with the increasing Asian population. The population has grown from 6,224 in 2013 to 8,643 in 2022, a 39% increase. This population growth, combined with the rising median income, suggests that Sunbow II has become a desirable location for affluent families, particularly within the Asian community.
The demographic shifts in Sunbow II reflect trends seen in many California suburbs, particularly those near tech hubs. The growth in the Asian population and increase in median income is similar to patterns observed in areas like Silicon Valley and parts of Orange County. Sunbow II's maintained diversity, with significant Hispanic and White populations alongside the growing Asian community, sets it apart from some other California neighborhoods that have experienced more dramatic shifts towards Asian majorities.
The economic growth in Sunbow II outpaces many national averages, with its 2022 median income of $139,341 exceeding the U.S. median household income of around $70,000. This suggests that Sunbow II has become an enclave of upper-middle-class families, likely attracting professionals from various industries in the greater San Diego area.
Sunbow II exemplifies a Transitional Community that has maintained Moderate Diversity while experiencing economic growth. The shift from a Hispanic to an Asian plurality, coupled with increases in median income and population, indicates a neighborhood experiencing socio-economic change, likely influenced by broader regional economic trends and migration patterns.
