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Demographic and Racial Composition of Belle Haven: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Belle Haven, a neighborhood in Menlo Park, California, is characterized as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 61% of the neighborhood. The median income has increased to $86,099 in 2022, indicating economic growth. Belle Haven's proximity to Meta's headquarters may influence its economic and demographic patterns.
Over the past decade, Belle Haven has maintained its Majority-Minority status, with the Hispanic population consistently forming the Racial Majority. The Hispanic population has fluctuated between 56% and 70% during this period. There is evidence of increasing diversity, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races growing from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
Significant changes have occurred within minority groups. The Black population decreased from 17% in 2013 to 7% in 2022, while the Pacific Islander population increased from 6% to 12% in the same period. The Asian population has remained relatively stable at 3-4% throughout the decade.
The median income in Belle Haven has shown an upward trend, increasing from $70,884 in 2013 to $86,099 in 2022, representing a 21.5% increase over nine years. A notable peak occurred in 2021, with median income reaching $104,513, before slightly decreasing in 2022. The increase in income coincides with a gradual increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the white population from 2% in 2013 to 11% in 2022.
The proximity to Meta's headquarters likely contributes to rising incomes and changing demographics. The simultaneous increase in median income and white population percentage, coupled with a decrease in the Black population, may indicate ongoing gentrification processes. Despite changes, the Hispanic community has maintained its majority status, suggesting strong cultural ties and community structures.
Belle Haven presents a case of a neighborhood maintaining its Majority-Minority status with a strong Hispanic presence, while experiencing economic growth and subtle demographic shifts. These changes likely reflect broader trends of increasing diversity and economic development in the Silicon Valley area, balanced against the neighborhood's established cultural identity.
