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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Glenwood, a neighborhood in Monterey, California, is characterized as a White Majority community with Moderate Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 72% of residents, with significant Hispanic and Asian minorities. The neighborhood has experienced economic growth, with the median income increasing from $106,523 in 2013 to $140,376 in 2022. Glenwood's proximity to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and coastal views likely contribute to its high property values and affluent demographic profile.
Over the past decade, Glenwood has maintained its status as a White Majority community, with fluctuations in diversity. From 2013 to 2018, the neighborhood transitioned from Moderate Diversity to Low Diversity, with the white population increasing from 69% to 80%. Post-2018, there has been a slight reversal towards Moderate Diversity, with increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations. The Asian population has fluctuated, peaking at 15% in 2020 before decreasing to 6% in 2022, potentially indicating a Transitional Community pattern.
The demographic changes correlate with economic trends. The median income has shown an upward trend, increasing by about 32% from 2013 to 2022. The period of lowest diversity (2016-2018) coincided with a temporary dip in median income, suggesting that increased diversity might be linked to economic growth in this neighborhood. The sharp increase in median income from 2019 to 2021 (rising from $134,245 to $152,317) occurred alongside a slight increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic and multiracial categories.
Glenwood's median income of $140,376 in 2022 is significantly higher than the California state median of approximately $78,672 (as of 2021), indicating that this is a particularly affluent neighborhood. The neighborhood's racial composition, while predominantly white, is more diverse than many affluent coastal California communities, which often have even higher percentages of white residents. The increase in diversity, particularly in Hispanic and multiracial categories, aligns with broader California trends of increasing diversity in traditionally white-majority areas.
Glenwood presents a case of a high-income, predominantly white neighborhood that is gradually becoming more diverse. This trend, coupled with strong economic growth, suggests that the area is attracting a wider range of affluent residents from various backgrounds. As this transition continues, it will be important to monitor how these demographic shifts impact local culture, community dynamics, and economic opportunities in the neighborhood.