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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Riverside Rancho, a neighborhood in Glendale, California, is characterized as a Moderate Diversity community with a Hispanic Plurality. In 2022, the Hispanic population comprised 42% of the area, followed by White (39%) and Two or More Races (9%). The median income in 2022 was $63,575. Riverside Rancho is known for its equestrian heritage, with horse properties and trails reflecting its historical rural character within Los Angeles County.
Over the past decade, Riverside Rancho has experienced a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Plurality (45%). The community has maintained its Moderate Diversity status throughout the period, but with changing proportions among racial groups.
The Hispanic population peaked at 49% in 2016, nearly achieving a Racial Majority status. This trend subsequently reversed, declining to 42% by 2022. The White population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 36% and 41% over the decade. The Asian population decreased from 14% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Two or More Races category increased from 3% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, indicating a trend towards greater racial mixing and potentially signaling a Transitional Community.
The median income in Riverside Rancho increased from $52,502 in 2013 to $63,575 in 2022, representing a 21% increase over the decade. This growth was not linear. The neighborhood experienced peak median income in 2019 at $68,154, followed by a decline in subsequent years. The population remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 4,200 and 4,800 residents throughout the decade.
The period of highest Hispanic representation (2015-2017) coincided with a steady increase in median income. The subsequent decline in Hispanic population percentage aligns with more volatile income levels, suggesting potential changes in the neighborhood's socio-economic makeup.
The trends observed in Riverside Rancho reflect broader patterns seen in many suburban areas of California and the United States. The increasing diversity, particularly the growth in the Two or More Races category, aligns with national trends of growing multiracial populations. The Hispanic population decline from its peak, while still remaining the plurality, may indicate changing migration patterns or socio-economic factors affecting settlement choices.
The neighborhood's income growth outpaces the national average, which saw about a 10% increase in median household income over a similar period. This suggests that Riverside Rancho has maintained its economic attractiveness. The stability in population size, despite demographic shifts, indicates that Riverside Rancho has managed to preserve its community character while adapting to changing racial compositions. This resilience in maintaining a Moderate Diversity status throughout the decade speaks to the neighborhood's ability to integrate new residents while retaining its core identity.