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Demographic Trends in North of Montana: 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
North of Montana, a neighborhood in Santa Monica, California, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a white majority of 72% in 2022. The area has a median income of $163,534 in 2022, placing it among the most affluent neighborhoods in the United States. North of Montana is known for its luxurious homes and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, attracting wealthy professionals and families.
Over the past decade, North of Montana has maintained its status as a white majority area. The white population has decreased from 81% in 2013 to 72% in 2022. The Hispanic population has increased from 6% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. The Asian population has remained between 5% and 10%. The population identifying as two or more races has increased from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. These changes have not been substantial enough to shift the neighborhood from its low diversity categorization.
The median income in North of Montana has remained high throughout the observed period. Peak median income was recorded in 2013 at $167,050. There was a slight downward trend until 2016, reaching $158,239. Income levels have since rebounded, settling at $163,534 in 2022. These fluctuations in income levels do not appear to have a strong correlation with the gradual increase in diversity.
The demographic shifts observed in North of Montana align with broader trends of increasing diversity in many affluent urban and suburban areas across the United States. The pace of change in this neighborhood appears slower than national averages, likely due to its high property values and limited housing stock.
The median household income in North of Montana ($163,534 in 2022) far exceeds the national median of approximately $70,784 (as of 2021), highlighting the neighborhood's status as an enclave of extreme affluence. This economic exclusivity likely contributes to the slower pace of demographic change compared to more economically diverse areas.
The gradual increase in Hispanic and multiracial populations mirrors broader California demographic trends, though at a much slower rate. California as a whole has seen more rapid diversification, with many areas transitioning to majority-minority status, a shift that North of Montana is unlikely to experience in the near future given its current demographic composition.
North of Montana is experiencing a slow diversification, but its status as an ultra-high-income, predominantly white neighborhood remains largely unchanged. The economic barriers to entry likely moderate the pace of demographic change, ensuring that any shifts in racial composition occur gradually and primarily within high-income brackets across all racial groups.
