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Demographic Evolution of Lucerne/Higuera: A Study of Racial Diversity and Economic Changes
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Lucerne/Higuera neighborhood in Culver City, California, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity demographic profile. As of 2022, the population consists of 47% White, 28% Hispanic, and 14% Asian residents. Over the past decade, the area has transitioned from a White Majority community to its current more diverse composition. Economically, the neighborhood's median income has fluctuated, reaching $111,245 in 2022. Culver City's film and television industry likely influences the neighborhood's demographic and economic dynamics.
From 2013 to 2022, Lucerne/Higuera transitioned from a White Majority community to a Moderate Diversity classification. The White population decreased from 54% to 47%, while the Hispanic population increased from 22% to 28%, and the Asian population grew from 9% to 14%. The Black population remained relatively stable around 8-9% until 2022, when it dropped to 3%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 5% to 7%.
The median income in Lucerne/Higuera has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general downward trend, with median income decreasing from $101,357 to $87,036. Since 2020, there has been a sharp upturn, with median income reaching $111,245 in 2022. The population has also fluctuated, growing from 2,243 in 2013 to a peak of 2,633 in 2016, before stabilizing around 2,500 in recent years.
The demographic shifts observed in Lucerne/Higuera align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, where increasing diversity and gentrification often occur simultaneously. The growth in Asian and Hispanic populations reflects national trends of increasing diversity in metropolitan areas. The recent upward trend in median income, particularly the sharp increase since 2020, is notable and may outpace national averages.
The transition from a White Majority to a more diverse community is consistent with demographic changes seen in many California cities, reflecting the state's overall trend towards greater racial and ethnic diversity. The recent drop in the Black population percentage diverges from the general trend towards increased diversity and warrants further investigation.
Lucerne/Higuera has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade, evolving from a White Majority community to one of Moderate Diversity. This shift has been accompanied by recent economic growth, as evidenced by rising median incomes. These changes likely reflect broader urban trends of increasing diversity and economic development, potentially influenced by Culver City's unique position in the entertainment industry hub of Los Angeles County.
