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Demographic Shifts in Solano Hill: Asian Plurality and Racial Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Solano Hill, a neighborhood in Albany, California, currently exhibits a state of Moderate Diversity with an Asian plurality (36%) and substantial White representation (35%) as of 2022. The area has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, transitioning from a White plurality to its current state. The median income in Solano Hill was $85,097 in 2022.
From 2013 to 2016, Solano Hill had a White plurality, starting at 52% in 2013 and decreasing to 42% by 2016. The Asian population grew from 23% to 28% during this period. From 2017 to 2019, the neighborhood entered a period of High Diversity, with no single group exceeding 40% and at least three groups (White, Asian, and Hispanic) having significant representation over 10% each.
By 2020, the area shifted to Moderate Diversity with an Asian plurality. The Asian population grew to 35% in 2020 and 36% by 2022, while the White population stabilized around 30-35%. The Black population increased from 4% to 9% during this period.
The demographic shifts correlate with economic changes. From 2013 to 2017, during the initial years of White plurality, median income was at its highest, peaking at $97,244 in 2014. As the neighborhood transitioned to High Diversity in 2018-2019, there was a notable decrease in median income, reaching a low of $75,242 in 2019. With the shift to Moderate Diversity and Asian plurality from 2020 to 2022, median income has shown signs of recovery, rising to $85,097 in 2022.
Population figures have remained relatively stable throughout this period, with a slight increase from 1,373 in 2013 to 1,481 in 2022, suggesting that demographic changes are primarily due to population turnover rather than significant influx.
The demographic shifts in Solano Hill align with broader trends in the San Francisco Bay Area, which has seen increasing Asian populations and declining White populations over the past decade. The neighborhood's transition from White plurality to Asian plurality mirrors similar changes in nearby cities like Fremont and Cupertino.
The income fluctuations may reflect broader economic trends in the tech industry, which has a significant presence in the Bay Area. The initial high incomes could be associated with the tech boom, while the subsequent decrease and recovery might relate to industry fluctuations and housing market dynamics in the region.
Solano Hill has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade, evolving from a White plurality community to one of Moderate Diversity with a growing Asian population. These changes have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income, reflecting both local dynamics and broader regional economic trends.
