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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in Montrose Verdugo City, Glendale: A Decade of Change
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Montrose Verdugo City, a neighborhood in Glendale, California, has experienced a shift from a White Majority to Moderate Diversity between 2013 and 2022. The Asian population has remained stable, while the Hispanic community has shown growth. As of 2022, the neighborhood's median income is $86,543, indicating an affluent suburban area.
Over the past decade, Montrose Verdugo City's racial composition has changed. In 2013, 51% of the population identified as white, categorizing the neighborhood as White Majority. By 2022, this shifted to Moderate Diversity, with no single racial group exceeding 50% of the population. The Asian population fluctuated between 27% and 33%, while the Hispanic community increased from 15% in 2013 to 16% in 2022, peaking at 21% in 2019.
The neighborhood has not reached High Diversity status, as only two racial groups consistently exceed 10% of the population. However, the increasing Hispanic representation suggests a potential future transition to High Diversity if current trends continue. The median income has remained relatively stable, with some fluctuations, indicating the area's continued affluence despite demographic changes.
The population has decreased slightly from 16,479 in 2013 to 15,126 in 2022. This minimal change, combined with the consistent high median income, suggests that the neighborhood has maintained its desirability and economic status despite gradual demographic shifts.
The demographic shifts in Montrose Verdugo City align with broader trends seen across California and many parts of the United States, where communities are becoming increasingly diverse. The growth in the Hispanic population reflects statewide trends in California. The neighborhood's high median income, consistently above $80,000, places it well above the national median household income of approximately $70,784 in 2021.
The stability in both population and income levels, despite increasing diversity, contradicts some national trends where rapid demographic changes have sometimes led to economic instability or population shifts. Montrose Verdugo City appears to be gradually diversifying while maintaining its economic strength, potentially indicating successful integration of new residents without significant socio-economic disruption.
