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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Glassell Park, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, has transitioned from a Hispanic Majority community to a Majority-Minority area with Moderate Diversity over the past decade. As of 2022, the Hispanic population comprises 50% of the total, forming a racial plurality. The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic and economic changes, with a notable increase in median income and shifts in racial composition. Glassell Park is characterized by hilly terrain and views of downtown Los Angeles.
In 2013, Glassell Park had a Hispanic Majority, with 62% of the population identifying as Hispanic. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 50%, shifting the neighborhood towards a Majority-Minority status. This transition appears to be driven by increases in other racial groups, particularly White and Asian populations. The White population increased from 17% in 2013 to 24% in 2022. The Asian population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 18-20% throughout the decade. Residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 4% over the period.
The demographic shifts in Glassell Park correlate with significant economic changes. The median income increased from $58,191 in 2013 to $75,121 in 2022, representing a 29% increase. This trend suggests gentrification processes may be occurring. The peak median income of $84,112 in 2021, followed by a slight decrease in 2022, could indicate economic volatility or the impact of broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The population decreased slightly from 22,700 in 2013 to 22,231 in 2022, suggesting potential displacement of lower-income residents or changes in household composition.
The trends observed in Glassell Park align with broader patterns of gentrification and demographic shifts seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increase in racial diversity, particularly the growth in the White population and those identifying as two or more races, is consistent with national trends of increasing diversity in metropolitan areas. The substantial increase in median income outpaces the national average growth rate for the same period, suggesting that Glassell Park is experiencing more rapid economic changes than many other areas.
The decrease in the Hispanic population percentage, while still remaining the largest group, reflects broader trends in some urban areas where traditionally Hispanic neighborhoods are experiencing demographic shifts due to gentrification and changing housing markets. These changes in Glassell Park reflect broader patterns of urban change but appear to be occurring at an accelerated rate in this Los Angeles neighborhood.