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Century City, Los Angeles: Demographic Evolution and Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Century City, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, presents a demographic profile as of 2022. With a population of 6,448 and a median income of $112,190, it is categorized as a "White Majority" community, with 67% of the population identifying as white. Century City is known for its high-rise office buildings and upscale shopping centers, serving as a business district within Los Angeles.
Over the past decade, Century City has experienced a transition from a "Low Diversity" community to a "Moderate Diversity" one. In 2013, the neighborhood was in the "Low Diversity" category with 80% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 67%, while other racial groups, particularly Asian and Black populations, saw increases.
The Asian population grew from 11% in 2013 to 17% in 2022, while the Black population increased from 1% to 6% during the same period. This shift indicates a trend towards greater racial diversity, though the community remains predominantly white.
The demographic changes in Century City have occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2017, there was an increase in median income, peaking at $133,699 in 2017. This period coincided with the most rapid diversification of the neighborhood. From 2018 onwards, there has been a downward trend in median income, reaching $112,190 in 2022.
The population of Century City has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 6,200 and 6,800 residents. This suggests that the demographic changes are likely due to turnover in the existing population rather than significant new development or influx of residents.
The trends observed in Century City reflect patterns of increasing diversity in many urban areas across the United States. However, the neighborhood's high median income and predominantly white population set it apart from many other Los Angeles neighborhoods, which tend to be more diverse and have lower median incomes.
The gradual increase in diversity in Century City, coupled with its high median income, suggests a trend of affluent minorities moving into the area. This could be indicative of economic mobility among minority groups in the Los Angeles area or changes in the types of high-paying jobs available in the Century City business district.
While Century City remains a "White Majority" community, it has been transitioning towards greater diversity over the past decade. This shift, occurring in tandem with fluctuations in median income, indicates a neighborhood in flux, balancing its historical demographic makeup with the changing face of urban America. The coming years will likely determine whether Century City continues on this path towards greater diversity or if recent economic trends will impact its demographic evolution.
