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Demographic and Economic Trends in North Hills: A Majority-Hispanic Neighborhood in Los Angeles
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Hills, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, is characterized as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 63% of the total population. The neighborhood has experienced moderate economic growth over the past decade, with the median income increasing from $61,268 in 2013 to $74,381 in 2022. North Hills is known for its diverse cultural offerings, particularly its Hispanic heritage, which is evident in local businesses, cuisine, and community events.
North Hills has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority community from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population has consistently remained the Racial Majority, exceeding 60% of the total population. There have been minor shifts in the demographic composition. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 63-66% over the decade, with a slight decline from 65% in 2021 to 63% in 2022. The Asian population remained relatively stable at 12-14%. The White population showed a minor increase from 16-17% in earlier years to 18% in 2022. The Black population experienced a small increase from 2-3% to 4% in recent years.
The neighborhood has experienced consistent economic growth. The median income rose from $61,268 in 2013 to $74,381 in 2022, representing a 21.4% increase over nine years. There was a notable increase in median income from $72,902 in 2019 to $80,707 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $74,381 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight overall increase from 57,055 in 2013 to 57,110 in 2022, with fluctuations including a peak of 60,305 residents in 2019.
The economic growth does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition, suggesting that the benefits of this growth may have been distributed relatively evenly across racial groups.
The demographic stability of North Hills contrasts with broader trends in Los Angeles and many urban areas across the United States, where gentrification and changing migration patterns have led to more dramatic shifts in racial composition. The consistent Hispanic majority in North Hills suggests strong community ties and cultural preservation.
The economic growth in North Hills generally aligns with broader trends in the Los Angeles area, where median incomes have risen steadily over the past decade. The recent decrease in median income from 2021 to 2022 may require monitoring to determine if it represents a temporary fluctuation or the beginning of a new trend.
The slight increase in diversity within the Majority-Minority framework, particularly the small growth in Black and White populations, might reflect broader patterns of increased integration in urban areas. However, these changes are subtle compared to more dramatic demographic shifts seen in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods elsewhere in Los Angeles and other major cities.
North Hills presents a picture of relative stability in its demographic composition over the past decade, maintaining its character as a predominantly Hispanic, Majority-Minority community. The neighborhood has experienced steady economic growth, which appears to have benefited the community without dramatically altering its racial makeup. This stability, combined with moderate economic improvement, suggests a resilient community that has maintained its cultural identity while adapting to broader economic trends.
