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Demographic Transition in Glenmoor: From White 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
Glenmoor, a neighborhood in Fremont, California, exhibits characteristics of a Moderate Diversity community with an Asian plurality. As of 2022, the Asian population comprises 46% of residents, followed by White (25%) and Hispanic (18%) populations. The neighborhood has a median income of $141,961, above the national average.
Over the past decade, Glenmoor has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Plurality (41%), with Asian (29%) and Hispanic (23%) populations. By 2022, it transitioned to an Asian Plurality (46%), with White residents decreasing to 25%. This shift represents a Transitional Community, with the Asian population growing while the White population declined.
The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 18-26% over the decade. The Black population has seen an increase from 2% to 5%. The demographic shifts have been accompanied by economic growth. The median income has risen from $103,208 in 2013 to $141,961 in 2022, a 37.5% increase. The population has grown from 14,841 in 2013 to 15,368 in 2022.
The demographic shifts in Glenmoor mirror broader trends in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing racial group, particularly in tech-centric communities. This trend is more pronounced than national averages.
The economic growth in Glenmoor outpaces national trends. While the U.S. median household income grew by about 10% between 2013 and 2022 (adjusted for inflation), Glenmoor's growth of 37.5% is higher.
These changes suggest that Glenmoor is experiencing a localized version of "suburbanization of diversity," where suburban areas are becoming more racially diverse and economically prosperous, often driven by highly educated immigrants in tech industries.
Glenmoor represents an example of a Transitional Community, evolving from a White Plurality to an Asian Plurality area with Moderate Diversity. This shift, coupled with economic growth, reflects broader regional trends in the Bay Area's tech-driven economy and changing demographics.
