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Demographic Shifts in El Sobrante Hills: From High Diversity to White Plurality
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
El Sobrante Hills, a neighborhood in Richmond, California, has transitioned from High Diversity to Moderate Diversity with a White Plurality between 2013 and 2022. The White population increased from 39% to 47%, while the Asian population decreased from 28% to 16%. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 19% and 29% throughout the decade. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% in 2021 to 8% in 2022.
The median income in El Sobrante Hills has remained high, reaching $128,552 in 2022, which is significantly above the national average. The income peaked at $138,610 in 2019 before slightly declining. This high income level correlates with the increasing White plurality and may indicate a gentrification process.
The population of El Sobrante Hills has grown steadily from 1,216 in 2013 to 1,685 in 2022, representing a 38.6% increase. This population growth, combined with the high median income, suggests that El Sobrante Hills has become an increasingly desirable area for affluent residents, potentially driving demographic changes.
The demographic shifts in El Sobrante Hills reflect broader trends seen in many suburban areas near major metropolitan centers. The increase in the White population and decrease in the Asian population could be indicative of changing housing preferences or economic opportunities in the wider Bay Area.
El Sobrante Hills' high median income ($128,552 in 2022) is significantly above the national median household income (approximately $70,784 in 2021), positioning it as an affluent suburb. This economic status, combined with its proximity to San Francisco and natural amenities, likely contributes to its attractiveness to higher-income residents.
The increase in racial diversity, particularly the recent rise in the "Two or More Races" category, aligns with national trends showing growing multiracial populations in the United States. This could indicate that El Sobrante Hills is becoming a Transitional Community, gradually moving towards increased diversity in the future.
El Sobrante Hills has evolved from a Highly Diverse community to one with Moderate Diversity and a White Plurality over the past decade. This shift, coupled with consistent high median incomes and population growth, suggests a complex interplay of economic factors and demographic changes, potentially reflecting broader regional trends in the San Francisco Bay Area.
