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Demographic Analysis of Downtown/Lytton Square: Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Downtown/Lytton Square neighborhood of Mill Valley, California, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority." In 2022, 86% of the population identified as white. The neighborhood had a median income of $193,353 in 2022, positioning it among the most affluent communities in the United States. Downtown/Lytton Square is located at the base of Mount Tamalpais.
Over the past decade, Downtown/Lytton Square has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained between 82% and 87% from 2013 to 2022. The Asian population has stayed around 2-5%. The Hispanic population decreased from 8% in 2013 to 4% in 2022. The Black population grew from 0% to 4% by 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth over the past decade. Median income increased from $145,203 in 2013 to $193,353 in 2022, a 33% increase. The largest increase occurred between 2018 and 2019, with median income rising from $162,528 to $185,063. Population figures have generally increased from 594 in 2013 to 607 in 2022.
The economic growth has occurred alongside slight increases in diversity, particularly in the Black population and those identifying as two or more races. This suggests that the neighborhood's increasing affluence may be attracting a slightly more diverse, but still predominantly high-income, population.
The demographic and economic trends in Downtown/Lytton Square reflect patterns seen in many affluent suburbs of major metropolitan areas, particularly in California. The area's racial composition is less diverse than California as a whole, which is a "Majority-Minority" state. The median household income in Downtown/Lytton Square ($193,353 in 2022) exceeds both the California median ($84,907 in 2021) and the national median ($69,021 in 2021). The slow increase in diversity aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, though at a much slower pace in this neighborhood.
Downtown/Lytton Square remains a predominantly white, highly affluent area with "Low Diversity." Subtle demographic shifts and significant economic growth over the past decade suggest a gradual trend towards slightly increased diversity within its high-income framework. These changes reflect broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity, albeit at a much slower pace in this exceptionally affluent neighborhood.
