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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in Constellations and Stars Neighborhood, Foster City
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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 Constellations and Stars neighborhood in Foster City, California, represents a "Racial Majority" community with a significant Asian population of 62% as of 2022. The area has a median income of $168,380 in 2022, which is above national averages. The neighborhood is located near the San Francisco Bay and features a planned community layout with artificial lagoons and canals.
Over the past decade, the Constellations and Stars neighborhood has experienced a transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the area was categorized as having "Moderate Diversity," with a distribution of 45% Asian and 42% White populations. By 2017, the neighborhood had transitioned to an "Asian Majority" status, with the Asian population exceeding 50%. This trend has continued through 2022.
The Hispanic population in the neighborhood has fluctuated, reaching 12% in 2018 but decreasing to 3% by 2022. The Black and Native American populations have remained consistently low throughout the period. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has increased slightly from 2% to 4% over the decade.
The neighborhood has experienced economic growth alongside its demographic shifts. The median income has increased from $125,082 in 2013 to $168,380 in 2022, representing a 34.6% increase over nine years. This economic trend correlates with the increasing Asian majority, suggesting a possible influx of high-earning Asian professionals into the area.
The population has fluctuated over the years, reaching 4,933 in 2019 before declining to 4,056 in 2022. This recent decrease in population, combined with continued high median incomes, may indicate a trend towards smaller, more affluent households or potential housing market pressures.
The demographic shift in the Constellations and Stars neighborhood reflects trends seen in parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly in technology-centric communities. The increasing Asian majority and rising median incomes are consistent with patterns observed in nearby Silicon Valley cities, where the tech industry has attracted highly skilled Asian professionals.
The neighborhood's median income of $168,380 in 2022 is higher than the San Mateo County median of $138,500 and more than double the California state median of $84,097 for the same year. The decreasing diversity, particularly the decline in White and Hispanic populations, contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas.
The Constellations and Stars neighborhood has evolved from a moderately diverse community to one with a strong Asian majority over the past decade. This shift has been accompanied by economic growth, resulting in an affluent enclave within the San Francisco Bay Area. These changes likely reflect the area's ties to the tech industry and its appeal to high-earning Asian professionals, while potentially raising questions about affordability and inclusivity for other demographic groups.
