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Demographic Analysis of Upper Downtown Agoura Hills: A White Majority Neighborhood with Emerging Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Upper Downtown in Agoura Hills, California, is characterized as a neighborhood with Low Diversity and a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 70% of the area, with a Hispanic presence of 23%. The neighborhood's median income of $127,247 in 2022 indicates an affluent community, above the national median. Upper Downtown is located near the Santa Monica Mountains, providing residents access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation.
Over the past decade, Upper Downtown has undergone a demographic evolution. In 2013, the area was categorized as Low Diversity with a White Majority (77%). By 2021, it reached its peak of Low Diversity with 86% white population. The 2022 data shows a slight shift towards increased diversity, though still within the Low Diversity category.
The Hispanic population has fluctuated, peaking at 27% from 2015 to 2017, briefly pushing the neighborhood into the Moderate Diversity category. It declined to 8% in 2021 before rebounding to 23% in 2022. A small but growing Asian presence (3-4% since 2018) and the emergence of a multi-racial category (3% in 2022) suggest a potential transition towards Moderate Diversity in the future.
The neighborhood's median income has shown volatility over the past decade. From $154,872 in 2013, it dropped to $117,270 in 2017, before recovering to $141,106 in 2021. The 2022 figure of $127,247 still represents a high-income area. Economic fluctuations appear to correlate with demographic shifts. Periods of highest income coincided with the highest percentages of white population, while lower income years often saw increased Hispanic representation.
The population of Upper Downtown has decreased from 1,019 in 2010 to 830 in 2022, potentially reflecting changing household compositions or housing market dynamics. Despite this decrease, the area has maintained its high-income status.
The demographic trends in Upper Downtown Agoura Hills partially reflect broader California trends of increasing diversity. However, the neighborhood's maintained White Majority contrasts with the state's overall shift towards a Majority-Minority status. The high median income sets it apart from many California communities, aligning it more closely with affluent suburbs of major metropolitan areas.
The fluctuation in the Hispanic population, particularly the decrease from 2017 to 2021 followed by an increase in 2022, may reflect broader economic or policy changes affecting demographic patterns in the region. This trend warrants further investigation into local housing policies, job market changes, or other influential factors.
Upper Downtown Agoura Hills remains categorized as Low Diversity with a White Majority, but recent trends suggest a potential transition towards increased diversity. The area's sustained high median income indicates its continued desirability among affluent residents. As the community potentially moves towards Moderate Diversity, it will be important to monitor how these changes impact local dynamics, community services, and the overall character of the neighborhood.
