Spanish Bay, a neighborhood in Pacific Grove, California, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the area has a median income of $164,010, indicating its affluent status. Spanish Bay is located near the Pebble Beach golf courses, which may contribute to its exclusive nature and high-income demographics.

Over the past decade, Spanish Bay has maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. From 2013 to 2020, the neighborhood showed signs of moving towards Moderate Diversity, with the Asian population increasing from 3% to 11%. However, by 2022, the community reverted to Low Diversity, with the White population reaching 97% and other racial groups showing minimal representation. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 2% and 7% throughout the decade. The Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander populations have consistently been at or near 0% throughout the period.

The economic trajectory of Spanish Bay has been one of consistent growth. Median income has risen steadily from $112,928 in 2013 to $164,010 in 2022, representing a 45% increase over nine years. This economic growth coincides with a general decrease in population, from a peak of 837 in 2013 to 470 in 2022. The inverse relationship between population decrease and income increase suggests a trend of gentrification, potentially pricing out some residents and attracting wealthier ones.