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Demographic and Racial Composition of Longwood-Winton Grove, Hayward: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Longwood-Winton Grove, a neighborhood in Hayward, California, is characterized as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 59% of the neighborhood, followed by Asian (17%) and White (12%) residents. The median income in 2022 was $68,655, indicating a moderate-income urban community. The neighborhood's proximity to California State University, East Bay, may influence its demographic and economic characteristics.
Over the past decade, Longwood-Winton Grove has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. However, subtle demographic shifts have occurred. The Hispanic population decreased slightly from 62% in 2013 to 59% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 11% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The White population declined from 15% in 2013 to 12% in 2022. The Black population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 5-10% over the decade.
The median income in Longwood-Winton Grove has shown overall growth, increasing from $54,861 in 2013 to $68,655 in 2022, a rise of approximately 25%. This growth was not linear, with a significant increase from $68,212 in 2020 to $82,723 in 2021, followed by a decrease to $68,655 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, growing slightly from 9,152 in 2013 to 9,294 in 2022.
The demographic trends in Longwood-Winton Grove align with broader patterns observed in many urban areas of California, particularly the growth in Asian population and the slight decrease in Hispanic majority. This corresponds with statewide trends of increasing Asian immigration and internal migration.
The income growth in Longwood-Winton Grove, while significant, may not have kept pace with the rapidly rising cost of living in the Bay Area. The median household income for California in 2022 was approximately $84,907, indicating that Longwood-Winton Grove remains below the state average despite its growth.
The neighborhood's proximity to California State University, East Bay, likely contributes to its diversity and potentially to its economic resilience. University communities often attract a mix of students, faculty, and support staff from various backgrounds, which could explain the gradual diversification and income growth observed.
In conclusion, Longwood-Winton Grove maintains its character as a Hispanic Majority, Majority-Minority community, while showing signs of gradual diversification and economic growth. These changes, though modest, reflect broader regional trends and suggest a slowly evolving urban landscape influenced by education, immigration, and economic factors specific to the Bay Area.
