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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Azalea-Hollywood Park, San Diego (2013-2022)
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Azalea-Hollywood Park, a neighborhood in San Diego, California, has transitioned from a "Hispanic Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community with "Moderate Diversity" between 2013 and 2022. The neighborhood's population in 2022 was 3,724, with a median income of $45,128. Azalea-Hollywood Park is known for its proximity to Chollas Lake Park.
From 2013 to 2019, Azalea-Hollywood Park maintained a "Hispanic Majority" status, with 54% of the population identifying as Hispanic in 2013. However, from 2020 onwards, the neighborhood transitioned to a "Majority-Minority" community. The Hispanic population decreased from 53% in 2020 to 47% in 2022, while the white population increased from 18% in 2013 to 30% in 2022. Despite these changes, the community has maintained "Moderate Diversity" throughout the decade.
The demographic shifts in Azalea-Hollywood Park correlate with changes in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $35,060 to $45,128, peaking at $62,009 in 2021. The period of significant income growth (2019-2021) coincided with the transition from a "Hispanic Majority" to a "Majority-Minority" community, suggesting a potential link between increasing diversity and economic growth in the area.
The demographic changes in Azalea-Hollywood Park reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The shift towards greater diversity, particularly the growth in the white population in a historically Hispanic-majority area, could indicate gentrification processes common in many American cities.
The economic growth experienced by this neighborhood raises questions about affordability and potential displacement of long-term residents. The median income growth from $35,060 in 2013 to $45,128 in 2022 represents a 28.7% increase.
Azalea-Hollywood Park has evolved from a "Hispanic Majority" community to a "Majority-Minority" area with "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. This demographic shift has been accompanied by economic growth, potentially reflecting broader urban development trends. As the neighborhood continues to change, it will be crucial to monitor how these demographic and economic shifts impact community cohesion, local culture, and housing affordability.
