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Demographic Analysis of Canyon: A White Majority Neighborhood in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Canyon, a neighborhood in Redwood City, California, exhibits Low Diversity with a White Majority. In 2022, 68% of its population identified as white. The neighborhood has a median income of $190,845 in 2022, ranking it among the wealthiest in the nation. Canyon is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, near Silicon Valley.
Over the past decade, Canyon has maintained its White Majority status while gradually increasing in diversity. The white population decreased from 81% in 2013 to 68% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 7% to 11%, the Hispanic population from 9% to 14%, and the Black population from 0% to 2% during this period. These changes indicate a slow transition towards increased diversity.
Canyon's median income rose from $161,398 in 2013 to $190,845 in 2022, an 18.2% increase over nine years. This economic growth occurred alongside the gradual diversification of the community. The population grew moderately from 4,812 in 2013 to 4,940 in 2022, suggesting a stable and desirable living environment.
Canyon's demographic shifts are less pronounced than in many other Bay Area communities. The pace of change in Canyon is slower, potentially due to factors such as limited housing availability, high property values, and its somewhat secluded location. However, the trend aligns with broader patterns in California and the nation, where many historically white-majority communities are becoming more diverse.
The economic growth in Canyon significantly outpaces national averages. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% from 2013 to 2022 (adjusted for inflation), Canyon's 18.2% growth demonstrates its position as an economic powerhouse within an already prosperous region.
Canyon represents a slowly diversifying, extremely affluent community that maintains its White Majority status while gradually incorporating more diverse residents. Its economic trajectory suggests that this incremental diversification is occurring alongside continued prosperity. The future evolution of the neighborhood's diversity and its impact on its character and economic standing within the Bay Area remains to be seen.
