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Demographic Analysis of Granada Hills: Moderate Diversity with White Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Granada Hills, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, is classified as a Moderate Diversity community with a White Plurality. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 44% of residents, with Hispanic (31%) and Asian (17%) populations following. The neighborhood has a median income of $110,420 in 2022, which is higher than the national average. Granada Hills hosts the largest residential solar energy installation in the United States.
Over the past decade, Granada Hills has maintained its Moderate Diversity status, but experienced shifts in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was closer to a White Majority, with 47% of the population identifying as white. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 44%, while Hispanic and Asian populations increased slightly.
The community has been gradually moving towards greater diversity. The Hispanic population grew from 29% in 2013 to 31% in 2022, and the Asian population increased from 16% to 17% during the same period. This trend indicates a slow but steady progression towards a more balanced multi-ethnic community, although it has not yet reached the High Diversity threshold.
The demographic shifts in Granada Hills have occurred alongside significant economic growth. The median income increased from $90,335 in 2013 to $110,420 in 2022, representing a 22% increase over the decade. This economic prosperity may have contributed to the neighborhood's ability to attract and retain a diverse population.
The population has remained relatively stable, growing from 52,062 in 2013 to 53,968 in 2022. This suggests that the neighborhood's increasing diversity and economic growth have occurred primarily through demographic turnover rather than significant population expansion.
The trends observed in Granada Hills align with broader patterns seen in many affluent suburban areas of major U.S. cities. The gradual increase in diversity, particularly among Asian and Hispanic populations, reflects national demographic shifts. Granada Hills maintains a higher median income and a more stable population compared to many other diversifying communities.
The neighborhood's economic trajectory is notable when compared to national trends. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 15% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusting for inflation), Granada Hills experienced a 22% increase, outpacing the national average and reinforcing its status as an affluent enclave.
Granada Hills represents a model of gradual, economically robust diversification. Its evolution from a predominantly white community to a more balanced multi-ethnic neighborhood, coupled with strong economic growth, suggests a community successfully navigating demographic change while maintaining its prosperity. This trend, if continued, may eventually lead Granada Hills to transition from Moderate Diversity to High Diversity, reflecting a broader national movement towards more heterogeneous communities.
