The Tropico neighborhood in Glendale, California, has experienced significant demographic and economic changes from 2013 to 2022. It has transitioned from a highly diverse community to one categorized as "Moderate Diversity" with a White Majority (57% white). The median income in Tropico has increased substantially, rising from $33,937 in 2013 to $68,328 in 2022. Tropico is historically significant as one of Glendale's earliest settled areas, originally a separate town before being annexed by Glendale in the early 20th century.

Over the past decade, Tropico has shifted from a Majority-Minority community to one with a White Majority. In 2013, the neighborhood was characterized by High Diversity, with no single racial group exceeding 50% of the population. The Hispanic population was 43%, White 37%, Asian 12%, and Black 4%. By 2022, the community had a White Majority (57%), with decreases in the Hispanic population (20%) and increases in the Asian population (20%). This transition appears to have been gradual, with the White population consistently increasing its share year over year.

The demographic shifts in Tropico correlate with significant economic changes. The median income increase from $33,937 in 2013 to $68,328 in 2022 coincides with the increase in the White and Asian populations and the decrease in the Hispanic population. The most significant jump in median income occurred between 2020 and 2021, increasing from $58,041 to $78,696. This period also saw the most pronounced shift in racial demographics, with the White population reaching its peak at 58% and the Hispanic population dropping to its lowest at 23%.