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Demographic Changes in Central Sunset: Asian Majority and Increasing Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Central Sunset, a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, exhibits a racial majority of Asian residents, comprising 53% of the population as of 2022. The area demonstrates moderate diversity, with significant representation from White (30%) and Hispanic (9%) populations. The median income in Central Sunset was $124,657 in 2022.
Over the past decade, Central Sunset has maintained its status as an Asian majority neighborhood, although this majority has decreased from 60% in 2013 to 53% in 2022. The White population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 30-32% throughout the period. The Hispanic population has shown consistent growth, increasing from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022.
The neighborhood has evolved from low diversity in the early 2010s to its current state of moderate diversity. This transition is primarily driven by the growth in Hispanic population and a slight increase in Black residents (from 0% to 2%).
The median income in Central Sunset has increased from $98,495 in 2013 to $124,657 in 2022, an increase of about 26.5%. This economic growth correlates with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood. The population has remained relatively stable, growing from 21,306 in 2013 to 21,466 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Central Sunset reflect broader trends in San Francisco and other major U.S. cities, where Asian and Hispanic populations have been growing. Central Sunset's Asian majority is higher than San Francisco's overall Asian population of about 34% as of 2022.
The income growth in Central Sunset outpaces the national average, reflecting San Francisco's economy and high cost of living. The stability of the White population percentage in Central Sunset contrasts with many urban areas that have seen decreases in White population.
Central Sunset exemplifies a gradual transition towards greater diversity within the context of economic prosperity. The neighborhood's evolution reflects broader urban trends of increasing multiculturalism and economic stratification, while maintaining its distinct character as an Asian-majority enclave in San Francisco.
