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Demographic Analysis of Scott Valley: A Low Diversity, White Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Scott Valley, a neighborhood in Mill Valley, California, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 3,427 and a median household income of $141,100, indicating a high-income area. Scott Valley is located near Mount Tamalpais State Park.
Over the past decade, Scott Valley has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The percentage of white residents has remained above 75% throughout the period, reaching 84% in 2020. The Hispanic population decreased from 17% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The Asian population fluctuated, reaching a low of 2% in 2020 before increasing to 8% in 2022. The proportion of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median household income in Scott Valley has fluctuated over the years but remained consistently high. It peaked at $163,876 in 2021, followed by a drop to $141,100 in 2022. The median income has generally stayed above $140,000 since 2013. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 3,400 and 3,900 residents.
Scott Valley's demographic and economic trends reflect patterns seen in many affluent suburbs across the United States. These include persistent racial homogeneity in high-income areas, often with a white majority; slow increases in diversity, particularly among Asian populations in affluent communities; and high income levels that tend to correlate with lower diversity.
Scott Valley's extreme low diversity stands out even among affluent communities. Many similar high-income areas have seen more significant increases in diversity over the past decade, particularly in terms of Asian and multiracial populations. The decrease in the Hispanic population is noteworthy and contrasts with national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many communities.
Scott Valley remains a predominantly white, high-income area with low overall diversity. The stability in both its demographic composition and economic status suggests a community that has been relatively insulated from broader demographic changes occurring in many parts of the country. This persistence of low diversity in a high-income area raises questions about factors such as housing policies, school zoning, and community inclusivity that may be contributing to this demographic stasis.
