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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Glenwood Meadows, Sacramento
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Glenwood Meadows in Sacramento, California, is classified as a "High Diversity" neighborhood based on 2022 data. No racial group exceeds 40% of the population, with Hispanic (33%), Asian (23%), and Black (18%) communities representing significant portions. The neighborhood's median income was $65,831 in 2022, indicating a middle-class community. Glenwood Meadows is known for its proximity to parks and green spaces.
Over the past decade, Glenwood Meadows has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having a "Hispanic Plurality," with 41% of the population identifying as Hispanic. By 2022, the community transitioned to a "High Diversity" status. This shift is characterized by a decrease in the Hispanic population (from 41% to 33%) and increases in the Black population (from 7% to 18%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 1% to 8%).
The Asian population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 16% and 25% over the decade. The White population has declined from 20% in 2013 to 12% in 2022, indicating a trend towards increased diversity.
The demographic shifts in Glenwood Meadows correlate with changes in median income. The neighborhood experienced a peak in median income in 2013 at $74,104, coinciding with the period of Hispanic plurality. As the community transitioned to high diversity, there was a general downward trend in median income, reaching a low of $60,867 in 2021 before slightly rebounding to $65,831 in 2022.
This economic trend suggests that the increasing diversity may have been partially driven by more affordable housing options attracting a wider range of residents. The slight rebound in income in 2022 might indicate a stabilization phase as the community adjusts to its new demographic makeup.
Population figures have remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between approximately 3,700 and 4,500 residents. This stability in population size, combined with the changing racial composition, suggests that the demographic shifts are more likely due to existing residents moving out and new residents moving in, rather than significant overall population growth or decline.
The demographic changes in Glenwood Meadows align with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increase in diversity, particularly the growth in multiracial identification, reflects national trends observed in the 2020 Census, which showed a significant increase in people identifying as multiracial.
The economic fluctuations in Glenwood Meadows are not as severe as those seen in some other urban neighborhoods experiencing rapid gentrification or decline. The relatively stable population and gradual income changes suggest a more organic transition rather than a sudden demographic upheaval.
Glenwood Meadows has evolved from a community with a clear Hispanic plurality to one of high diversity over the past decade. This transition has been accompanied by moderate economic fluctuations, reflecting the complex interplay between demographic changes and economic conditions in urban neighborhoods.
