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Demographic Transitions in Haggin Oaks: From White Majority to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Haggin Oaks, a neighborhood in Bakersfield, California, exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a White Plurality as of 2022. The white population accounts for 49% of residents, while Hispanic residents make up 29%. The median income in Haggin Oaks was $103,108 in 2022, indicating an affluent area within Bakersfield.
Over the past decade, Haggin Oaks has transitioned from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality. In 2013, the neighborhood had Low Diversity with a white majority of 50%. By 2022, the white population decreased to 49%. The Hispanic population increased from 19% in 2013 to 29% in 2022. The Two or More Races category grew from 1% in 2013 to 12% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Haggin Oaks have occurred alongside economic changes. The median income increased from $94,917 in 2013 to $103,108 in 2022, an 8.6% increase. The population grew from 2,794 in 2013 to 3,363 in 2022, a 20.4% increase. This growth in population and income, combined with increasing diversity, may indicate that Haggin Oaks has become attractive for upwardly mobile families from various ethnic backgrounds.
The trends observed in Haggin Oaks align with broader patterns of increasing diversity in many suburban areas across the United States. Many affluent suburbs have experienced similar demographic shifts, with growing Hispanic and multiracial populations contributing to increased diversity.
Haggin Oaks' economic trajectory is notable. While many areas have struggled with income stagnation, this neighborhood has seen steady income growth. This combination of increasing diversity and rising incomes is less common and may suggest that Haggin Oaks has attracted diverse, high-earning professionals.
The growth in the multiracial population from 1% to 12% is particularly significant and exceeds national trends. Nationally, the multiracial population grew by about 276% between 2010 and 2020, but Haggin Oaks has seen an even more dramatic increase.
Haggin Oaks exemplifies a Transitional Community that has evolved from Low Diversity to Moderate Diversity over the past decade. This transition has occurred alongside economic growth, suggesting a dynamic and changing neighborhood that has maintained its desirability while becoming more inclusive of diverse populations.
