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Asian Majority and Income Growth in Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge, a neighborhood in Fremont, California, is characterized as an Asian Majority community with a high median income. As of 2022, the area exhibits Low Diversity, with Asian residents comprising 66% of the population. The median income of $175,764 in 2022 indicates an affluent community. The neighborhood is named after a national wildlife refuge, suggesting a combination of urban development and natural conservation efforts.
Over the past decade, Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge has undergone a significant demographic transition. In 2013, the neighborhood was already an Asian Majority community (61% Asian), evolving to 66% Asian by 2022. The White population declined from 15% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, while the Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 12-19%. The Black population maintained a consistent presence at around 4-6%.
The demographic shifts have coincided with a substantial increase in median income. From $126,271 in 2013, the median income rose to $175,764 in 2022, representing a 39% increase over nine years. The population has also grown significantly, from 12,931 in 2013 to 17,817 in 2022, a 37.8% increase.
The trends observed in Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge align with broader patterns seen in many parts of California, particularly in tech-centric areas. The increasing Asian majority and rising incomes are similar to trends in nearby Silicon Valley communities, where the tech industry has attracted a large Asian workforce and increased property values and incomes.
The median household income in California was approximately $84,907 in 2022, meaning Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge's median income is more than double the state average. This places the neighborhood among the most affluent in the state and likely the nation.
The increasing Asian population in this neighborhood reflects a broader trend of Asian immigration and population growth in California and other parts of the United States, particularly in urban and suburban areas with strong tech industries.
Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge has evolved over the past decade into a more pronounced Asian Majority community with exceptionally high incomes. This transformation reflects broader regional trends related to the tech industry and Asian immigration, while also highlighting the neighborhood's unique status as an increasingly affluent area adjacent to protected wildlife habitats.
