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Demographic Analysis of Walnut Village, Irvine: Moderate Diversity with Asian and White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Walnut Village, located in Irvine, California, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 8,571 and a median income of $131,949, positioning it as an affluent and diverse community within Irvine.
Over the past decade, Walnut Village has maintained a status of Moderate Diversity, with Asian and White populations as the two dominant groups. In 2013, the community had an Asian Plurality (43%) with a significant White population (37%). This composition remained relatively stable through 2022, with Asians at 42% and Whites at 35%.
Subtle shifts indicate a trend towards increased diversity. The Hispanic population changed from 11% in 2013 to 10% in 2022, while those identifying as two or more races increased from 4% to 11%. The Black population decreased slightly from 2% to 1% over the decade. The Pacific Islander representation fluctuated between 2-3% in the middle of the decade but returned to 0% by 2022.
These demographic changes suggest a Transitional Community, slowly moving towards Higher Diversity, though not yet meeting the criteria for that category.
The median income in Walnut Village has shown overall growth, increasing from $129,287 in 2013 to $131,949 in 2022, with fluctuations in between. A significant spike to $156,937 occurred in 2021. The population has remained relatively stable, starting at 9,121 in 2013 and ending at 8,571 in 2022, with some fluctuations.
Walnut Village's demographics align with Irvine's broader trend of a high Asian population and affluence. The neighborhood's income levels are significantly above the national median. The increasing diversity, particularly the growth in multiracial identification, mirrors national trends. The stability of the Asian population percentage suggests that Walnut Village remains an attractive location for Asian-American families.
Walnut Village exemplifies a moderately diverse, high-income neighborhood that is slowly transitioning towards greater diversity. Its demographic and economic trends reflect both local Irvine characteristics and broader national shifts. The neighborhood's ability to maintain its diversity and economic status over the decade suggests a stable and desirable living environment within the larger Irvine community.
