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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Carriage Hills North, a neighborhood in Richmond, California, currently presents a picture of moderate diversity with a White plurality. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 1,354 and a median income of $128,176, significantly above the national average. Uniquely, this neighborhood has experienced notable fluctuations in its racial composition and median income over the past decade, reflecting broader socioeconomic shifts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
From 2013 to 2022, Carriage Hills North transitioned from high diversity to moderate diversity. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited high diversity, with Asian (30%), White (26%), and Hispanic (23%) populations each representing significant portions. Over the years, a White plurality emerged by 2018 (41%) and maintained through 2022 (42%). The Asian population declined from a high of 33% in 2015 to 13% in 2022. The Black population grew steadily from 5% in 2016 to 16% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 20% and 35% over the decade, peaking in 2020 at 35% before settling at 23% in 2022.
The median income in Carriage Hills North has seen significant changes, peaking at $166,725 in 2013 and declining to $117,455 in 2017 before rebounding to $128,176 in 2022. These fluctuations correlate with shifts in racial demographics, particularly the decrease in the Asian population and the increase in diversity. The neighborhood's population has fluctuated, reaching a low of 965 in 2018 before growing to 1,354 in 2022. This growth coincides with the shift towards a White plurality.
The demographic shifts in Carriage Hills North mirror broader trends in the San Francisco Bay Area, where many neighborhoods have experienced gentrification and changing racial compositions. The high median income, despite fluctuations, remains consistent with the region's overall affluence. The transition from high diversity to moderate diversity with a White plurality contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. This could be indicative of specific local factors, such as housing costs or job market changes, influencing demographic patterns.
The neighborhood's economic resilience, maintaining a high median income despite fluctuations, suggests it remains an attractive area for affluent residents. However, the declining Asian population and increasing Black and Hispanic populations indicate a complex interplay of factors affecting residential choices and opportunities in this part of Richmond.
Carriage Hills North represents a dynamic microcosm of demographic and economic shifts, reflecting both local specificities and broader regional trends in the Bay Area. The neighborhood's evolution from high diversity to moderate diversity with changing economic indicators presents a case study in urban demographic transitions and their economic correlates.