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Del Rey Neighborhood: Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Del Rey, a Los Angeles neighborhood, demonstrates characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with a White Plurality as of 2022. The population comprises 42% White, 33% Hispanic, and 14% Asian residents. Over the past decade, the area has undergone significant demographic changes and income fluctuations. Del Rey's proximity to Silicon Beach, a technology hub in Los Angeles' Westside, likely influences its demographic and economic landscape.
From 2013 to 2022, Del Rey transitioned from a Majority-Minority community to one of Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality. In 2013, Hispanic residents made up 40% of the population, followed by White (36%) and Asian (16%) residents. By 2022, the White population increased to 42%, while the Hispanic population decreased to 33%. This shift suggests a gradual gentrification process, potentially driven by nearby tech industry growth. The Asian population remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in residents identifying as two or more races.
The median income in Del Rey showed an overall upward trend, correlating with demographic shifts. In 2013, the median income was $82,426, rising to $85,762 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A significant spike to $104,368 occurred in 2021, possibly due to pandemic-related factors or changes in the local job market. The increasing median income aligns with the growing White plurality and could indicate an influx of higher-income professionals, possibly associated with the tech industry. This economic shift may have contributed to the decreasing Hispanic population, potentially due to rising housing costs.
Population figures remained relatively stable over the decade, ranging from about 32,000 to 36,000 residents. This stability suggests that while the demographic composition is changing, the overall capacity of the neighborhood has not significantly altered.
The demographic shifts in Del Rey mirror broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly those experiencing tech-driven economic growth. Similar patterns of gentrification and increasing diversity have been observed in other tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle.
The neighborhood's median income growth outpaces the national average, which is consistent with trends in areas influenced by the tech industry. However, the persistence of moderate diversity in Del Rey sets it apart from some tech-centric neighborhoods that have experienced more dramatic demographic homogenization.
Del Rey's evolution over the past decade reflects a complex interplay of economic forces and demographic changes. The shift towards a White plurality and increased median income, coupled with maintained moderate diversity, suggests a neighborhood in transition. These changes likely bring both opportunities and challenges, including potential issues of affordability and community cohesion that will shape Del Rey's future development.
