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Sandpointe Neighborhood: Hispanic Majority and Demographic Shifts from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sandpointe, a neighborhood in Santa Ana, California, has transformed into a Hispanic Majority community with a median income of $92,813 as of 2022. The area transitioned from a Moderate Diversity community over the past decade. Sandpointe is located near the Santa Ana River.
In 2013, Sandpointe was categorized as a Moderate Diversity community. The Hispanic population comprised 55%, White residents 24%, and Asian residents 14%. By 2022, the Hispanic population increased to 71%, establishing the area as a Hispanic Majority community. The White population declined to 9% in 2022, while the Asian population fluctuated between 10% and 17%. The Black population remained consistently low at 1-3% throughout the decade.
The demographic changes in Sandpointe coincided with economic trends. The median income increased from $73,665 in 2013 to $92,813 in 2022, a 26% rise. This growth was not linear, with a decline from 2013 to 2017 to $66,583, followed by recovery and growth from 2018 onwards.
Population figures fluctuated, peaking at 10,893 in 2015 before declining and recovering to 10,200 in 2022. These population changes, along with the increasing Hispanic majority and rising median income, indicate complex factors influencing the neighborhood's socio-economic landscape.
The demographic shift in Sandpointe aligns with trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in California. The growth of the Hispanic population and decline of the White population reflect larger patterns of demographic change in the state.
The economic recovery and growth in median income, especially post-2018, is notable. The increase from $75,569 in 2019 to $92,851 in 2020 is significant and may require further investigation into local economic factors or potential data anomalies.
Sandpointe has evolved from a Moderately Diverse community to a Hispanic Majority neighborhood over the past decade. Concurrent economic changes have resulted in a higher median income. These shifts reflect broader demographic trends in California while highlighting the unique socio-economic dynamics of this Santa Ana neighborhood.
