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Demographic Analysis of Camden Neighborhood: Asian Plurality and Racial Composition Changes
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Camden, a neighborhood in Elk Grove, California, is classified as a Moderate Diversity community with a predominant Asian population (29%), followed by White (36%) and Black (14%) populations as of 2022. The area has a median income of $106,993, indicating an affluent suburban environment. Camden is known for its planned residential developments and proximity to tech corridors.
Over the past decade, Camden has experienced changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White plurality (31%), followed by Asian (28%) and Hispanic (25%) populations. By 2022, there was an increase in Black residents (from 9% to 14%) and a decrease in the Hispanic population (from 25% to 12%).
The community has maintained its Moderate Diversity status throughout the decade. The persistent dominance of Asian and White populations has prevented it from reaching High Diversity status. The increasing Black population and declining Hispanic presence indicate a gradual demographic realignment.
Camden's economic trajectory has been positive, with median income increasing from $93,077 in 2013 to $106,993 in 2022, a 15% increase. This upward trend in income correlates with the increasing Asian and Black populations. The population has grown from 9,197 in 2013 to 10,057 in 2022, a 9.3% increase.
Camden's demographic evolution reflects trends seen in suburban areas near tech hubs in California. The increase in Asian and Black populations, along with rising incomes, is similar to patterns observed in tech-centric regions. The decline in the Hispanic population may indicate gentrification trends or shifts in immigration patterns affecting California.
The neighborhood's economic growth exceeds national averages, with its 2022 median income of $106,993 significantly higher than the U.S. median household income of approximately $70,000. This suggests that Camden has become a prosperous area, attracting high-income earners from diverse backgrounds.
Camden represents a Moderate Diversity, high-income suburban community that has maintained its multicultural character while experiencing economic growth. The changes in racial composition, particularly the growth in the Black population and decline in Hispanic residents, combined with rising incomes, indicate a dynamic, evolving neighborhood. Camden continues to attract diverse, affluent residents, possibly due to its proximity to job markets in the Sacramento-San Francisco Bay Area region.
