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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Glen Elder, a neighborhood in Sacramento, California, currently exhibits a high diversity demographic profile. As of 2022, the community is characterized by an Asian plurality (47%), followed by Hispanic (28%) and White (16%) populations. The neighborhood's median income of $43,382 in 2022 places it below the California state median. Glen Elder is located near the Sacramento Executive Airport.
Over the past decade, Glen Elder has undergone a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had moderate diversity with significant Asian (37%), Hispanic (27%), and Black (21%) populations. By 2022, it had evolved into a high diversity community with a clear Asian plurality. The Asian population increased from 37% in 2013 to 47% in 2022. The Black population declined from 21% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Hispanic population fluctuated, peaking at 35% in 2019 before settling at 28% in 2022. The White population slightly increased from 14% in 2013 to 16% in 2022.
The median income in Glen Elder has shown modest growth over the decade, rising from $41,226 in 2013 to $43,382 in 2022. This growth has not been consistent, with fluctuations observed throughout the period. The lowest median income was recorded in 2016 at $35,944. The highest median income was achieved in 2021 at $47,644, correlating with the peak of Asian population representation (46%) and the lowest point of Black representation (9%).
The demographic shifts observed in Glen Elder reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States, particularly the growth of Asian populations in certain neighborhoods. The decrease in the Black population is more pronounced than national averages. The modest income growth in Glen Elder has not kept pace with California's overall median income increase over the same period, indicating that the neighborhood may be facing economic challenges despite its changing demographics.
Glen Elder's evolution from a moderately diverse neighborhood to one of high diversity, dominated by Asian and Hispanic populations, reflects complex socio-economic dynamics. While the community has seen some economic improvement, the demographic shifts, particularly the decline in the Black population, suggest that broader forces of gentrification, migration, or local policy changes may be shaping the neighborhood's identity and future prospects.