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Demographic Transition in Clarkdale: From Hispanic Plurality to Moderate Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Clarkdale, a neighborhood in Culver City, California, currently exhibits a Moderate Diversity demographic profile with a significant Asian population (31%) and notable Hispanic (29%) and White (28%) communities as of 2022. The median income of $80,467 in 2022 suggests a relatively affluent area. Clarkdale is part of Culver City, which is known for its film and television production history, being home to Sony Pictures Studios.
Over the past decade, Clarkdale has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood could be categorized as having a Hispanic Plurality (42%) with a strong White presence (41%). By 2022, it had transitioned to a Moderate Diversity profile with a more balanced distribution among Asian, Hispanic, and White populations.
The most notable shift has been the substantial increase in the Asian population, from 13% in 2013 to 31% in 2022. This growth has coincided with a decrease in the Hispanic population from 42% to 29% and a decline in the White population from 41% to 28%. The community has also seen an increase in residents identifying as two or more races, rising from 1% to 8% over the same period. These changes suggest that Clarkdale has become a Transitional Community, moving from a Hispanic-White dominated area to a more diverse neighborhood with a growing Asian presence.
The demographic shifts in Clarkdale have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general downward trend in median income, dropping from $69,766 to $60,350. However, there was a significant uptick in 2020, with median income rising to $80,803, and it has remained relatively stable since then. The increase in the Asian population coincides with the recent rise in median income, which could suggest an influx of higher-income Asian residents. This demographic shift may be related to changes in the local job market, possibly influenced by the tech industry growth in nearby areas.
The demographic changes in Clarkdale reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas of California, particularly the increasing Asian population. This trend is often associated with the growth of tech industries and international immigration patterns. The recent increase in median income also aligns with economic growth trends seen in many parts of California, especially in areas near tech hubs.
The population of Clarkdale has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 3,300 and 3,900 residents. This stability in population size, combined with the changing demographics, suggests that the neighborhood is experiencing more of a "turnover" in residents rather than significant growth or decline.
Clarkdale has evolved from a Hispanic Plurality community to a Moderate Diversity neighborhood with a growing Asian population. This transition has been accompanied by recent economic growth, as evidenced by the rise in median income. These changes likely reflect broader regional trends in demographics and economy, particularly those influenced by the tech industry and changing immigration patterns in California.
