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Demographic Evolution of Harbor City: A Study of Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Harbor City, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, has evolved into a Majority-Minority community with a High Diversity profile. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 43%, followed by Asian (22%), White (18%), and Black (11%) populations. The median income in 2022 was $69,801, indicating a mix of working-class and middle-income residents. Harbor City's proximity to the Port of Los Angeles likely influences its demographic composition and economic opportunities.
Over the past decade, Harbor City transitioned from a Moderate Diversity community to one of High Diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood had a Hispanic plurality (45%) with significant White (22%) and Asian (17%) populations. By 2022, the Hispanic population remained the largest group but decreased to 43%, while the Asian population increased to 22%, and the Black population rose to 11%. This shift towards greater diversity may be attributed to changing immigration patterns, economic opportunities in the nearby port, and the overall diversification of Los Angeles.
The median income in Harbor City has fluctuated over the past decade, showing an overall upward trend. In 2013, the median income was $67,963, which increased to $83,077 in 2021 before decreasing to $69,801 in 2022. This income volatility correlates with demographic shifts, possibly reflecting changes in the local job market and the influx of diverse populations with varying skill sets and economic backgrounds.
The population of Harbor City has remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 36,446 in 2013 to 36,011 in 2022. This stability, combined with increasing diversity, suggests a gradual replacement of outgoing residents with newcomers from various ethnic backgrounds, rather than a rapid influx or exodus of any particular group.
The demographic evolution of Harbor City aligns with broader trends observed in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in gateway cities like Los Angeles. The increase in Asian and Black populations, coupled with a slight decrease in Hispanic and White populations, mirrors national trends of increasing diversity in urban centers.
The economic fluctuations, particularly the significant drop in median income from 2021 to 2022, may reflect broader economic challenges faced nationwide due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. However, the overall increase in median income over the decade suggests a degree of economic resilience in the community.
Harbor City's transformation into a High Diversity, Majority-Minority community over the past decade reflects broader national trends towards increasing urban diversity. The neighborhood's economic trajectory, while volatile, shows overall growth, suggesting a complex interplay between demographic changes and economic opportunities. As Harbor City continues to evolve, its proximity to major economic drivers like the Port of Los Angeles may continue to shape its diverse and dynamic character.
