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Demographic Analysis of Pilgrim Place: Shifts in Racial Composition and Income
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Pilgrim Place, a neighborhood in Claremont, California, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by Low Diversity with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 88% of the residents. The neighborhood has a population of 385 people with an estimated 148 housing units. Pilgrim Place was originally established as a retirement community for Christian missionaries and clergy.
Over the past decade, Pilgrim Place has undergone changes in its racial composition. From 2013 to 2018, the neighborhood transitioned from a White Majority to a Moderate Diversity status. The Hispanic population grew to 36% and the white population decreased to 52%. From 2019 to 2022, a rapid reversal occurred, with the community shifting back to a White Majority and Low Diversity status. The white population increased from 59% in 2019 to 88% in 2022, while the Hispanic population decreased from 34% to 4%.
The median income in Pilgrim Place has fluctuated over the years. From 2013 to 2019, the median income showed an upward trend, rising from $112,882 to $137,020. From 2020 to 2022, a sharp decline in median income occurred, dropping to $82,754 in 2020 and remaining at a similar level in 2022. This decline aligns with the shift back to a White Majority and Low Diversity status.
The correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income from 2013 to 2019 suggests that the influx of diverse populations may have brought economic benefits to the neighborhood. The sudden reversal in both demographics and income levels in 2020-2022 is notable.
The demographic shifts in Pilgrim Place appear more dramatic than typical neighborhood changes. The rapid transition from increasing diversity to a return to low diversity within a short period is unusual. This could be related to the neighborhood's history as a retirement community for Christian missionaries.
The economic downturn observed in 2020-2022 coincides with the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, the magnitude of the income decrease and its correlation with demographic changes suggest that local factors specific to Pilgrim Place played a significant role.
Pilgrim Place has experienced a demographic and economic transition over the past decade, moving from a White Majority to Moderate Diversity and back to Low Diversity with a White Majority. These shifts, along with changes in median income, indicate a community in flux. Further research into local policies, housing market changes, and community decisions would be valuable to understand the drivers behind these shifts.
