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Demographic Analysis of Carmel Mountain: White Plurality and Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Carmel Mountain, a neighborhood in San Diego, California, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality as of 2022. The white population constitutes 48% of residents, followed by Asian Americans at 29% and Hispanic residents at 16%. The neighborhood has a median income of $108,592. Carmel Mountain is known for its suburban characteristics, schools, and proximity to tech companies.
Over the past decade, Carmel Mountain has transformed from a White Majority community to its current Moderate Diversity status. In 2013, 57% of the population identified as white. By 2020, this percentage dropped to 46%, marking a shift to a White Plurality. The Asian American population increased from 19% in 2013 to 35% in 2020, before decreasing to 29% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 12% and 16%. The Black population increased slightly from 1% to 2%.
The median income in Carmel Mountain has remained high throughout the observed period, ranging from $108,221 in 2016 to $117,715 in 2021. The population grew from 13,215 in 2013 to 13,315 in 2022. The years of highest median income (2020-2021) coincide with the peak of Asian American representation in the community (35% in 2020).
The demographic changes in Carmel Mountain reflect broader trends seen in affluent suburbs near tech hubs. The increase in Asian American residents aligns with national trends of Asian Americans moving to suburban areas with strong school systems and professional opportunities. Compared to San Diego's overall demographics, Carmel Mountain has a higher percentage of Asian American residents (29% vs. approximately 17% citywide) and a lower percentage of Hispanic residents (16% vs. about 30% citywide).
The neighborhood's consistently high median income, above both San Diego and national averages, indicates that it remains an enclave for upper-middle-class and affluent families, even as it becomes more diverse. This trend of increasing diversity without significant changes in economic status reflects the neighborhood's ability to attract high-earning professionals from various ethnic backgrounds.
Carmel Mountain's evolution from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity community with a White Plurality reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity, particularly in affluent areas near major cities and tech centers. The neighborhood's maintenance of its economic status while becoming more diverse suggests a positive integration of various ethnic groups into its affluent, professional character.
