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Demographic Shift in Woodbury: From Moderate Diversity to Asian Majority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Woodbury, a neighborhood in Irvine, California, has transformed into a Racial Majority community with a significant Asian presence, comprising 63% of the population in 2022. The area's population has grown substantially, increasing from 7,691 in 2010 to 22,130 in 2022. Woodbury is characterized as an affluent community, with a median income of $120,141 in 2022, which is considerably higher than the national average. The neighborhood is designed as a master-planned community, incorporating residential areas, parks, and commercial spaces.
Over the past decade, Woodbury has experienced a significant shift in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed Moderate Diversity, with Asian (46%) and White (36%) populations being the most prominent. By 2016, Woodbury transitioned to an Asian Majority status, with the Asian population reaching 57%. This trend continued, and by 2022, the Asian population increased to 63%, further solidifying Woodbury's status as an Asian Majority community.
The White population in Woodbury has shown a consistent decline, decreasing from 36% in 2013 to 23% in 2022. Other racial groups have maintained relatively stable, though small, representations. This demographic shift indicates a Transitional Community pattern, particularly evident in the growing dominance of the Asian population and the declining proportion of White residents.
The demographic changes in Woodbury have been accompanied by significant economic trends. The median income has generally increased, rising from $106,233 in 2013 to $120,141 in 2022, with some fluctuations. A notable spike in median income occurred in 2021, reaching $146,204, followed by a decrease in 2022. The growing Asian majority coincides with the rising median income, suggesting a potential correlation between the increasing Asian population and the neighborhood's economic prosperity.
Woodbury's demographic evolution reflects broader trends observed in many parts of California, particularly in areas associated with the tech industry. The increasing Asian population aligns with patterns seen in other communities near Silicon Valley and major tech hubs. However, the proportion of the Asian population in Woodbury (63%) is significantly higher than the overall Asian population in California, which was approximately 15.1% in 2021.
The median income in Woodbury ($120,141 in 2022) is substantially higher than both the California median household income ($84,907 in 2021) and the U.S. median household income ($69,021 in 2021). This disparity highlights Woodbury's status as a highly affluent area within an already prosperous state. The rapid population growth in Woodbury surpasses the overall growth rates of both Irvine and California, indicating that this neighborhood has been a focal point of development and migration within the region.
The combination of shifting demographics, rising incomes, and significant population growth presents Woodbury as a dynamic, evolving community that has become increasingly attractive to high-income Asian residents over the past decade. These trends reflect broader patterns of demographic and economic change in technology-centered regions of California.
