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Demographic Trends in Mountain View: A Study of Racial Composition and Income
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Mountain View, a neighborhood in Vancouver, Washington, has a population of 3,987 and a median income of $55,390 as of 2022. The neighborhood is characterized as a White Majority community with moderate diversity. Over the past decade, Mountain View has experienced demographic shifts towards increased diversity while maintaining its predominant white population.
From 2013 to 2022, Mountain View has maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population has decreased from 71% in 2013 to 66% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 13% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The 'Two or More Races' category has risen from 4% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. These changes indicate a gradual diversification trend in the neighborhood.
The median income in Mountain View has increased from $39,094 in 2013 to $55,390 in 2022, representing a 42% growth. A significant increase in median income occurred between 2019 ($48,237) and 2020 ($55,669), followed by a decrease in 2021 ($49,847) before recovering in 2022. The population has fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 4,660 residents in 2017 before declining to 3,987 in 2022.
The trends in Mountain View align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The growth in Hispanic population and multiracial residents reflects national demographic shifts observed in many U.S. cities and suburbs over the past decade.
The economic growth in Mountain View, particularly the increase in median income, exceeds national averages for the same period. This suggests that Mountain View may be becoming a more desirable area within Vancouver, potentially attracting more affluent residents while maintaining some level of diversity.
Mountain View presents a case of a neighborhood in transition. It remains a White Majority community but shows signs of increasing diversity, particularly in its Hispanic and multiracial populations. This demographic shift, combined with rising median incomes, indicates a neighborhood that is evolving both socially and economically. If these trends continue, Mountain View may transition from a White Majority to a more moderately diverse community.
