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Demographic Transition in Sunbow I: From Asian Plurality to Hispanic Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sunbow I, a neighborhood in Chula Vista, California, has undergone significant demographic changes. As of 2022, it is categorized as a "Hispanic Majority" community, with 72% of the population identifying as Hispanic. This represents a shift from its recent past. The neighborhood's median income was $92,735 in 2022. Sunbow I is a planned community with a mix of single-family homes and multi-family units.
Over the past decade, Sunbow I has transformed in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was classified as "Moderate Diversity," with Asian (36%), Hispanic (45%), and White (14%) populations. By 2016-2018, it shifted to an "Asian Plurality" status. Between 2018 and 2022, it transitioned from an "Asian Plurality" to a "Hispanic Majority." The Hispanic population grew from 24% in 2018 to 72% in 2022.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2018, when the Asian population was more dominant, the median income showed an upward trend, peaking at $125,321 in 2018. As the Hispanic population increased from 2019 onwards, there was a decrease in median income, settling at $92,735 by 2022. This could indicate a change in the socio-economic profile of new residents or broader economic factors affecting the community.
The population of Sunbow I has remained relatively stable, around 1,000 residents, with some fluctuations. The most recent data shows a population of 917 in 2022, suggesting a slight decline that coincides with the demographic and economic shifts.
The increase in the Hispanic population in Sunbow I aligns with broader trends in Chula Vista and San Diego County. Chula Vista has seen significant growth in its Hispanic population over the past two decades. However, the change in Sunbow I appears more pronounced than city-wide trends.
The decline in median income observed in Sunbow I contrasts with the general trend in Chula Vista, where median incomes have been relatively stable or slightly increasing. This suggests that Sunbow I may be experiencing unique local factors influencing its demographic and economic profile.
The transition from an Asian plurality to a Hispanic majority in a short time frame is unusual and may reflect specific local dynamics, such as changes in nearby employment centers or shifts in the local housing market.
This demographic evolution in Sunbow I presents challenges and opportunities for community cohesion, local businesses, and public services, as they adapt to serve a changing population with potentially different needs and preferences.
