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Victoria, Riverside: A Neighborhood Transitioning from White Majority to Hispanic Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Victoria, a neighborhood in Riverside, California, has undergone significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The community transitioned from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity classification with a Hispanic Plurality. In 2022, Victoria had a population of 9,446 and a median income of $111,397.
The neighborhood experienced a shift in racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, 58% of the population identified as white, while by 2022, this percentage decreased to 48%. Concurrently, the Hispanic population increased from 31% in 2013 to 44% in 2022. The Asian and Black populations remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-4% each throughout the decade.
Despite these demographic changes, Victoria's median income increased from $103,284 in 2013 to $111,397 in 2022, with a peak of $118,077 in 2021. The population grew modestly from 9,073 in 2013 to 9,446 in 2022, with a peak of 9,878 recorded in 2018.
The demographic shifts observed in Victoria align with broader trends seen across California and many urban areas in the United States. The growth of the Hispanic population and the relative decline in the white population percentage are consistent with statewide demographic changes in California over the past decade.
Victoria's economic trajectory is notable. The neighborhood has maintained and improved its economic standing during this period of demographic transition. The median income in Victoria ($111,397 in 2022) is significantly higher than the California state median of $84,907 (as of 2021), indicating that Victoria remains an economically prosperous area within the state.
Victoria presents a case of a Transitional Community that has maintained economic strength while becoming more diverse. This combination of increasing diversity and economic stability could serve as a model for successful community integration and economic resilience in the face of demographic change.
