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Demographic Stability and White Majority in Rossmoyne, Glendale: A Decade of Racial Composition Analysis
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Rossmoyne, a neighborhood in Glendale, California, exhibits a Low Diversity demographic profile with a strong White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 77% of the neighborhood. The median income in 2022 was $97,043, indicating an upper-middle-class economic status. Rossmoyne is known for its historic character, featuring many well-preserved homes from the 1920s and 1930s.
Over the past decade, Rossmoyne has consistently maintained its status as a White Majority neighborhood. The percentage of white residents has fluctuated slightly but remained dominant, increasing from 66% in 2013 to 77% in 2022. The Asian population has decreased from 19% in 2013 to 9% in 2022. The Hispanic community has remained relatively stable, hovering around 8-10% throughout the decade. There is a small but growing presence of residents identifying as two or more races, increasing from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The economic landscape of Rossmoyne has shown some fluctuations. The median income has experienced significant ups and downs, peaking at $116,893 in 2014 and reaching a low of $87,637 in 2019. The neighborhood has seen a gradual increase in population from 8,562 in 2013 to 9,313 in 2022. Despite the income volatility, Rossmoyne has maintained its upper-middle-class status throughout the decade, suggesting economic resilience.
The correlation between demographic and economic trends is not strongly apparent. The neighborhood has maintained its White Majority and overall economic status despite income fluctuations, suggesting that racial composition in Rossmoyne may be more influenced by factors such as historical housing patterns and community preferences rather than short-term economic changes.
The stability of Rossmoyne's racial composition contrasts with broader state trends, where many neighborhoods are experiencing more rapid diversification. The income fluctuations observed in Rossmoyne align with broader economic trends, including the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis and the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The neighborhood's ability to maintain a relatively high median income throughout these fluctuations suggests a level of economic resilience.
Rossmoyne presents a case of demographic stability in a state known for rapid demographic changes. Its consistent White Majority status, coupled with gradual population growth and resilient upper-middle-class economic status, suggests a neighborhood that has largely maintained its character over the past decade, even as subtle shifts hint at the potential for increased diversity in the future.
