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Demographic Transition in PSIP Neighborhood: From Low Diversity to Increasing Hispanic Population
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The PSIP neighborhood in West Sacramento, California, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Low Diversity" based on established terminology. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a white majority (71%) with a Hispanic population (29%). The area has experienced fluctuations in median income over the past decade, with the most recent data showing a median income of $29,518 in 2022. The neighborhood has a small population of 125 residents in 2022, suggesting it might be a small, isolated pocket within the larger city context.
The PSIP neighborhood has undergone a transition in its racial composition over the past decade. From 2013 to 2020, the area maintained a "Low Diversity" classification, with the white population constituting between 64% and 100% of residents. Starting in 2021, a "Transitional Community" trend emerged. The Hispanic population, previously unrepresented, appeared at 6% in 2021 and increased to 29% by 2022. This shift indicates a rapid diversification of the neighborhood.
The economic landscape of the PSIP neighborhood has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, the median income ranged from about $76,000 to $80,000. A sharp decline occurred in 2017, with the median income dropping to around $28,000, where it has largely remained since, with the exception of a spike to $79,166 in 2021. The initial period of high median income coincided with the neighborhood's "Low Diversity" status. The sudden drop in income in 2017 preceded the demographic shift towards greater diversity.
The demographic evolution of the PSIP neighborhood follows a broader national trend of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the rapidity of the change from 2021 to 2022 is more dramatic than typical national averages. The economic volatility experienced by this neighborhood is also more extreme than what might be expected in a stable urban community, suggesting local factors at play.
The small population size of the neighborhood makes it susceptible to significant percentage changes from even small shifts in absolute numbers. This could explain some of the dramatic swings in both demographic and economic metrics.
The PSIP neighborhood in West Sacramento is undergoing a transition from a predominantly white, economically stable area to a more diverse community with lower median income. This change is happening rapidly and may be indicative of broader changes in the West Sacramento area or specific local policies or developments affecting this small neighborhood. The fluctuations in both demographics and economics warrant further investigation into local factors driving these changes.
