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Demographic Shifts and Racial Composition in South Kennedy Tract, Oakland
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
South Kennedy Tract in Oakland, California, is characterized as a Moderately Diverse community as of 2022. The neighborhood's population comprises 39% Hispanic, 29% White, and 20% Asian residents. The median income in 2022 was $90,148, indicating a relatively affluent area. The neighborhood has experienced significant population growth in recent years, particularly from 2021 to 2022.
Over the past decade, South Kennedy Tract has undergone notable demographic changes. From 2013 to 2017, the neighborhood exhibited characteristics of a Transitional Community, with Hispanic population percentages fluctuating between 41-48% and the White population increasing from 27% to 30%. By 2018, the community began to show more balanced representation among racial groups, with no single group exceeding 50%. This trend continued through 2022, solidifying its status as a Moderately Diverse community.
The Hispanic population maintained a plurality throughout most of the decade, but their share decreased from a high of 48% in 2014-2015 to 39% in 2022. Concurrently, the Asian population showed a gradual increase from 17% in 2013 to 20% in 2022, contributing to the area's growing diversity.
Economically, the neighborhood has experienced fluctuations. The median income peaked at $96,139 in 2015 and reached a low of $81,275 in 2018. The most recent figure of $90,148 in 2022 suggests a recovery and overall upward trend. The population has grown significantly, from 1,205 in 2010 to 2,731 in 2022, more than doubling in size. This growth coincides with periods of both increasing and decreasing median income, suggesting a complex relationship between population influx and economic conditions.
The shift towards greater diversity seems to have occurred alongside periods of both economic growth and contraction, indicating that demographic changes in the area may be influenced by factors beyond just income levels. The trends observed in South Kennedy Tract align with broader patterns seen in many urban areas across the United States, including increasing diversity, potential gentrification impacts, and possible influence from the nearby tech industry.
South Kennedy Tract has evolved from a community with a strong Hispanic plurality to a more balanced, moderately diverse neighborhood over the past decade. This transition has occurred alongside significant population growth and economic fluctuations, reflecting broader urban trends of increasing diversity and economic dynamism. The neighborhood's ability to maintain a relatively high median income while accommodating substantial population growth suggests a resilient local economy and an attractive living environment.
