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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 90290: Transition from Low to Moderate Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 90290, representing Topanga, California, is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The area has a population of 7,174 and a median income of $138,527. Whites constitute 66% of the population, with Hispanic and Asian residents comprising 12% and 13% respectively.
Topanga has transformed from a "Low Diversity" to a "Moderate Diversity" community over the past decade. In 2013, the white population was 84%, decreasing to 66% by 2022. Concurrently, Asian and Hispanic populations increased significantly. The Asian population grew from 4% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 7% to 12%.
The demographic shifts have occurred alongside stable economic conditions. The median income has remained high throughout the decade, ranging from approximately $126,000 to $149,000. The population has been relatively stable, fluctuating between 6,900 and 7,500 residents.
The trends in Topanga align with broader patterns of suburbanization and diversification observed in affluent areas near major metropolitan centers. The increasing Asian and Hispanic populations reflect California's overall demographic trends, albeit at a slower rate than the state average.
The area's consistently high median income, significantly above the national average, indicates that it remains an exclusive community despite increasing diversity. This pattern of "diversity in affluence" is becoming more common in high-income suburbs across the United States, particularly those near diverse urban centers like Los Angeles.
Topanga (90290) exemplifies a "Transitional Community" moving from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" while maintaining its economic status as an affluent area. This evolution reflects broader trends of suburban diversification but occurs within the context of sustained high incomes, suggesting a unique pattern of demographic change that does not compromise the area's economic profile.
