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El Pinal: A Study of Hispanic and Asian Population Growth and Economic Development
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
El Pinal, a neighborhood in Stockton, California, is classified as a "Majority-Minority" community with "High Diversity" as of 2022. The neighborhood's population consists of 55% Hispanic and 38% Asian residents, with other racial groups comprising smaller percentages. The median income in El Pinal reached $92,992 in 2022, indicating an affluent suburban area within Stockton.
El Pinal has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had "Moderate Diversity" with a Hispanic plurality of 46% and an Asian population of 28%. By 2022, it had evolved into a "Majority-Minority" community with "High Diversity." The Hispanic population increased from 46% to 55%, and the Asian population grew from 28% to 38%. The White population decreased from 11% in 2013 to 1% in 2022.
The demographic shifts in El Pinal coincide with substantial economic growth. The median income increased from $69,063 in 2013 to $92,992 in 2022, representing a 35% increase over nine years. The population also grew from 3,448 in 2013 to 4,916 in 2022, a 43% increase.
El Pinal's demographic evolution reflects broader trends observed in many California urban areas, where increasing diversity and growth of Hispanic and Asian populations are reshaping communities. The economic growth in El Pinal surpasses many other areas, suggesting it may be a particularly attractive enclave within Stockton.
The decrease in the White population percentage from 11% to 1% is more pronounced than typical demographic shifts seen in most California neighborhoods over a similar timeframe. This indicates that El Pinal may be experiencing a unique and rapid demographic transition.
The median income growth in El Pinal exceeds the national average, which experienced more modest gains during this period. This suggests that El Pinal may be benefiting from localized economic factors or industry growth that are particularly favorable to its Hispanic and Asian residents.
El Pinal exemplifies a "Transitional Community" that has evolved from "Moderate Diversity" to "High Diversity" and "Majority-Minority" status over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by significant economic growth, demonstrating how changing demographics can correlate with positive economic outcomes in urban neighborhoods.
