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Demographic Shifts in Lido Neighborhood: From White Majority to Asian 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
The Lido neighborhood in Redwood City, California, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a strong Asian plurality. As of 2022, the Asian population comprises 46% of the neighborhood, followed by White residents at 39%. Lido's median income reached $193,384 in 2022, placing it among the most affluent neighborhoods in the United States.
Over the past decade, Lido has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having a White Majority with 50% of the population. By 2015, it had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity status as the Asian population grew rapidly. This shift continued, and by 2018, Lido briefly entered a period of Asian Majority with the Asian population reaching 52%. In recent years, it has settled back into a Moderate Diversity classification, with a strong Asian plurality.
The Hispanic population has shown consistent growth, increasing from 3% in 2013 to 8% in 2022, indicating a trend towards greater diversity. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has also increased, further contributing to the neighborhood's evolving diversity.
Lido's demographic shifts have occurred alongside substantial economic growth. The median income has risen from $171,763 in 2013 to $193,384 in 2022, an increase of over 12%. This growth in income correlates with the increase in the Asian population, suggesting that many new Asian residents may be high-earning professionals, possibly in the tech industry given the neighborhood's proximity to Silicon Valley.
The population has remained relatively stable over this period, with slight fluctuations, indicating that the neighborhood's changes are more likely due to turnover of existing housing rather than significant new development.
The demographic shifts in Lido mirror broader trends seen in many affluent neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area, where there has been a significant influx of high-earning Asian professionals, often associated with the tech industry. Lido's extremely high median income sets it apart from many other diverse neighborhoods, even within the Bay Area.
The neighborhood's transition from a White majority to an Asian plurality, coupled with increasing Hispanic representation, reflects California's overall trend towards greater diversity. The speed and extent of this change in Lido are more pronounced than in many other areas.
The stability of the high median income, even as the racial composition changed, suggests that Lido has maintained its status as a highly desirable, affluent enclave throughout this demographic transition. This contrasts with some other areas where demographic changes have been accompanied by more significant economic shifts.
Lido presents a case of rapid demographic change within a context of sustained high affluence, reflecting broader regional trends but to a more pronounced degree. The neighborhood's evolution offers insights into how high-income areas in tech-centric regions are experiencing demographic shifts, while maintaining their economic status.
