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Demographic and Racial Composition Analysis of Southwest Hillsdale, San Mateo
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Southwest Hillsdale in San Mateo, California, is classified as a "White Majority" community with high median income. As of 2022, the neighborhood is categorized as "Moderate Diversity", with White (56%), Asian (22%), and Hispanic (18%) populations. The area's median income was $195,526 in 2022, exceeding the national average.
Southwest Hillsdale has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "White Majority" with 60% of the population identifying as white. The community nearly transitioned to a "High Diversity" category by 2019, with the white population at 65% and Asian population at 25%. From 2020 to 2022, there was a slight reversal, with the white population decreasing to 56% and Asian and Hispanic populations increasing, maintaining the area's "Moderate Diversity" status.
The Asian population grew from 15% in 2013 to 22% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 19% in 2013 to 18% in 2022 after a period of decline. This shift indicates a "Transitional Community" status, with increasing representation from diverse racial groups.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. The median income increased from $124,954 in 2013 to $195,526 in 2022, a growth of over 56%. This economic growth coincides with the increasing diversity of the neighborhood, particularly the growth in the Asian population. The population grew from 1,161 in 2013 to 1,425 in 2022, suggesting increased attractiveness to new residents.
The trends observed in Southwest Hillsdale align with patterns seen in affluent suburbs of major tech hubs. The increasing Asian population is consistent with trends across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, often associated with the influx of highly skilled tech workers. The substantial income growth in this neighborhood outpaces national averages and many other affluent areas, highlighting the region's exceptional economic prosperity.
Southwest Hillsdale's moderate but increasing diversity, coupled with high median incomes, positions it as a microcosm of evolving demographics and economics in successful, tech-adjacent communities in California. These changes reflect broader shifts in the composition of high-income neighborhoods across the United States, where increasing diversity often correlates with rising affluence and desirability.
