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Demographic Shifts and Racial Diversity in South Stonehurst, Oakland: 2013-2022
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
South Stonehurst, a neighborhood in Oakland, California, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a significant Hispanic plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood's median income is $100,401, reflecting a relatively affluent community. South Stonehurst is characterized by a mix of residential and light industrial areas.
Over the past decade, South Stonehurst has undergone notable changes in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood displayed a High Diversity profile, with Hispanic (39%), Asian (23%), Black (16%), and White (14%) populations all having significant representation. By 2022, the community had shifted to a Moderate Diversity categorization, with Hispanic (34%), Asian (26%), and Black (17%) populations forming the three largest groups.
The Hispanic population experienced the most significant change, fluctuating between 35-44% from 2013 to 2018, before declining to 25% in 2021 and then rebounding to 34% in 2022. This fluctuation suggests a Transitional Community dynamic, particularly in the latter years of the decade.
The Asian population has remained relatively stable, hovering around 25-30% throughout the period, while the Black population has maintained a consistent presence at around 15-18%. The White population has seen a gradual increase from 14% in 2013 to 17% in 2022, with a peak of 21% in 2021.
The median income in South Stonehurst has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $93,606 in 2013 to $100,401 in 2022. There was a significant spike in 2021, reaching $129,519, before returning to a level more consistent with the overall trend in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 2,900 and 3,500 residents throughout the decade. The most recent data shows a population of 3,473 in 2022.
The economic trends appear to correlate with the demographic shifts. The overall increase in median income coincides with a slight increase in the White population percentage and fluctuations in the Asian population, which may suggest some gentrification or changes in the neighborhood's economic landscape.
The demographic shifts in South Stonehurst reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly in California. The fluctuations in the Hispanic population and the gradual increase in the White population percentage are consistent with patterns of urban demographic change and potential gentrification observed in other parts of Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The neighborhood's median income is high for the Bay Area, which is known for its high cost of living and concentration of high-paying jobs in the tech sector. The significant income spike in 2021 could be related to the broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw increased income inequality in many urban areas.
South Stonehurst presents a picture of a dynamically changing urban neighborhood, maintaining its diversity while experiencing economic growth and demographic shifts. These changes reflect both local factors and broader regional and national trends in urban development and migration patterns.
