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Logan Heights: A Study of Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Logan Heights, a neighborhood in San Diego, California, is characterized as a "Racial Majority" community with a predominant Hispanic population, comprising 85% of residents in 2022. The area exhibits low diversity, with minimal representation from other racial groups. The neighborhood has experienced significant income growth over the past decade, although it remains below the median income for San Diego overall. Logan Heights is one of the oldest Mexican-American communities in San Diego and is notable for Chicano Park, which contains the largest collection of outdoor murals in the United States.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Logan Heights has maintained its status as a "Racial Majority" community, dominated by the Hispanic population. The Hispanic population decreased slightly from 89% in 2013 to 85% in 2022, indicating a minor trend towards increased diversity. There has been a small increase in the Asian population (from 1% to 2%) and the White population (from 4% to 7%) over the decade. The Black population has remained relatively stable, around 5-6% throughout the period.
The economic landscape of Logan Heights has improved significantly over the analyzed period. Median income increased from $30,505 in 2013 to $42,831 in 2022, representing a 40% increase over nine years. The median income peaked at $46,749 in 2021 before slightly declining in 2022. The population has fluctuated, with a peak of 15,406 in 2020 and a subsequent decline to 14,191 in 2022.
The economic growth in Logan Heights correlates with the slight increase in diversity, suggesting that improved economic conditions may be attracting a more diverse population to the area. Despite progress, Logan Heights' median income remains below the overall San Diego median, which was approximately $83,000 in 2020, indicating ongoing economic challenges compared to the broader city.
The persistent Hispanic majority in Logan Heights contrasts with broader trends in San Diego, which is generally known for its diversity. However, the slight increase in diversity aligns with national trends of growing diversity in urban areas. The economic growth in Logan Heights, while substantial, reflects a broader trend of rising incomes in many urban areas across the United States over the past decade. The rate of growth in Logan Heights appears to be more rapid than national averages, suggesting a period of accelerated development or gentrification.
Logan Heights maintains its character as a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood with strong cultural roots, while showing signs of gradual economic improvement and increased diversity. These changes, though slow, may indicate the beginning of a longer-term transformation in the neighborhood's demographic and economic landscape.
