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Demographic Analysis of North La Verne: A White Majority Neighborhood with Gradual Racial Diversification
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North La Verne, a neighborhood in La Verne, California, is a White Majority community with a median income of $112,329 as of 2022. This affluent area has maintained its status as a predominantly white neighborhood over the past decade, though it has experienced some shifts towards increased diversity. North La Verne is located near the University of La Verne, which may influence its demographic makeup and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, North La Verne has consistently remained a White Majority community, with the white population consistently exceeding 50% of the total. There has been a gradual decline in this majority, from 62% in 2013 to 51% in 2022. This trend suggests a slow transition towards increased diversity, though not yet reaching the threshold for reclassification as a Moderate Diversity or Majority-Minority community.
The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 17% in 2013 to 24% in 2022. The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 8% and 16% over the decade. There has also been a slight increase in the Black population, from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. These shifts indicate that while North La Verne remains a White Majority area, it is slowly trending towards becoming a more diverse community.
The median income in North La Verne has fluctuated over the decade but has generally remained high, indicating an affluent community. In 2013, the median income was $123,480, and by 2022 it was $112,329, showing a slight decrease. There was a significant spike in 2021 to $138,675, followed by a sharp decline in 2022. As the community has become slightly more diverse, the median income has remained relatively stable, suggesting that the incoming diverse population is likely of similar socioeconomic status.
The population of North La Verne has decreased from 6,642 in 2013 to 5,694 in 2022, a decline of about 14%. This population decrease, coupled with the maintained high median income, might suggest a trend towards larger, more expensive homes or a shift in household composition.
The demographic shifts observed in North La Verne align with broader trends seen in many suburban areas of California, where traditionally white-majority communities are gradually becoming more diverse. The rate of change in North La Verne appears to be slower than in many other parts of the state. The maintained high median income in North La Verne contrasts with many areas experiencing demographic shifts, where increased diversity often correlates with more significant changes in economic indicators.
The presence of the University of La Verne likely plays a role in these trends, potentially attracting a diverse group of professionals and academics to the area, which could explain the gradual increase in diversity while maintaining high income levels. North La Verne shows signs of a slow transition towards greater diversity, occurring without significant economic disruption, suggesting a gradual and economically stable demographic evolution.
