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Demographic Shifts in Ellinwood: A Study of Racial Composition Changes from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Ellinwood, a neighborhood in Pleasant Hill, California, experienced significant demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. The community transitioned from a predominantly white area to one of moderate diversity. In 2022, Ellinwood had a population of 1,501 and a median income of $134,827, reflecting its status as an affluent suburb in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The neighborhood underwent several demographic phases during this period. From 2013 to 2016, Ellinwood remained a "White Majority" community. Between 2017 and 2019, it shifted to a "Majority-Minority" status, with the white population dropping below 50%. From 2020 to 2022, Ellinwood settled into a state of "Moderate Diversity," with white and Asian populations each representing approximately 30% of the total population.
The Asian population in Ellinwood increased significantly, growing from 3% in 2013 to 29% in 2022. Conversely, the Hispanic population decreased from 29% to 14%, and the white population declined from 64% to 50%. These demographic shifts coincided with substantial economic growth in the area.
The median income in Ellinwood nearly doubled over the decade, rising from $68,511 in 2013 to $134,827 in 2022. The population fluctuated during this period, growing from 1,555 in 2013 to a peak of 2,189 in 2018, before declining to 1,501 in 2022. This pattern suggests a period of rapid development followed by changes in housing density or family size.
The demographic changes in Ellinwood align with broader trends observed across the San Francisco Bay Area, where Asian populations have been growing rapidly, particularly in suburban areas. This trend is often associated with the expansion of the tech industry and the influx of highly skilled immigrants.
Ellinwood's economic growth significantly outpaced national averages. While the U.S. median household income grew by approximately 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation), Ellinwood's median income nearly doubled, indicating exceptional economic prosperity.
The transition from a predominantly white community to one of moderate diversity reflects a broader national trend towards increasing racial and ethnic diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan centers. Ellinwood's evolution over the past decade demonstrates a shift from a predominantly white, upper-middle-class suburb to a highly affluent, moderately diverse community with a significant Asian presence.
