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Demographic Transition in Kentfield: From Hispanic Majority to Majority-Minority Status
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Kentfield neighborhood in Stockton, California, has transitioned from a Hispanic Majority to a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity between 2013 and 2022. As of 2022, Kentfield has a population of 6,815 and a median income of $41,780. The neighborhood is located near the Port of Stockton, a significant inland port in California.
The racial composition of Kentfield has undergone substantial changes over the past decade. In 2013, the Hispanic population constituted 53% of the neighborhood. By 2022, this proportion decreased to 38%, while other minority groups increased their representation. The Black population grew from 13% in 2013 to 25% in 2022, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 7%. The Asian population remained relatively stable, ranging between 19% and 26% throughout the decade.
Concurrent with these demographic shifts, Kentfield experienced significant economic growth. The median income rose from $27,283 in 2013 to $41,780 in 2022, representing a 53% increase. This economic improvement coincided with the transition to a more diverse community. The population of Kentfield slightly decreased from 7,447 in 2010 to 6,815 in 2022.
The demographic trends observed in Kentfield align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have been experiencing a shift towards Majority-Minority status, particularly in regions with strong economic growth and job opportunities. The increase in median income in Kentfield outpaces the national average, which saw approximately a 30% increase in median household income from 2010 to 2020.
The growth in the Black population and those identifying as multiracial in Kentfield is consistent with national trends, reflecting changing demographics and increased recognition of multiracial identities. However, the decrease in the Hispanic population percentage diverges from national trends, which generally show growth in Hispanic communities across many urban areas.
Kentfield's evolution from a Hispanic Majority to a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity reflects broader national demographic shifts. The correlation between increased diversity and rising median income suggests that this transition may be linked to economic development in the area, possibly influenced by its proximity to the Port of Stockton and the broader economic trends in California's Central Valley region.
