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Demographic Shifts in Alessandro Heights: From Low to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Alessandro Heights in Riverside, California, is classified as a "Low Diversity" neighborhood with a White Majority, based on 2022 demographic data showing 47% of the population identifying as white. The area has a high median income of $156,448 in 2022, significantly above the national average. Alessandro Heights is known for its expansive hillside homes and scenic views of the Santa Ana River.
Over the past decade, Alessandro Heights has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was in the "Low Diversity" category with a White Majority of 62%. By 2022, while still maintaining a White plurality, the neighborhood has moved closer to the "Moderate Diversity" category. The most significant changes include a decline in White population from 62% in 2013 to 47% in 2022, an increase in Asian population from 10% to 20%, growth in Black population from 6% to 11%, and an increase in multiracial identification from 2% to 8%.
The neighborhood's economic profile has remained consistently affluent throughout the decade, with median incomes well above national averages. There have been fluctuations, with a peak median income of $178,583 in 2021 and the lowest median income of $155,861 in 2020. Despite fluctuations, the median income has remained relatively stable, ending the decade slightly lower than it began (2013: $178,227; 2022: $156,448).
The demographic shifts in Alessandro Heights mirror broader trends seen in many affluent suburbs across the United States, where increasing diversity is often coupled with maintained or increasing property values. This trend is particularly notable in California, where Asian and Hispanic populations have been growing in traditionally white, affluent areas.
The stability of high incomes in Alessandro Heights, even as it diversifies, contrasts with some national trends where increasing diversity has sometimes been associated with declining neighborhood affluence. This suggests that Alessandro Heights is attracting diverse, high-income residents, potentially due to its desirable location and housing stock.
The increase in residents identifying as multiracial (from 2% to 8%) aligns with national trends, reflecting both increasing interracial marriages and a growing comfort with multi-ethnic identities.
Alessandro Heights is evolving from a predominantly white, affluent enclave to a more diverse, yet still highly affluent neighborhood. This transition reflects broader demographic shifts in California and the United States, but with the unique characteristic of maintaining its economic status while diversifying. As this trend continues, it may lead to changes in local businesses, cultural events, and community dynamics.
